Financial Penalty
/ˈfaɪnænʃəl ˈpɛnəlti/
Definitions
- (n.) A monetary sum imposed by a court or regulatory authority as punishment for breach of law or regulation.
The company was ordered to pay a financial penalty for violating environmental laws.
Forms
- financial penalty
- financial penalties
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Commentary
Financial penalties often serve both punitive and deterrent purposes and should be clearly distinguished from compensatory damages in legal drafting.
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