noun
- money that must be paid as punishment for breaking a law or rule
Usage: plural of fine
verb
- punishes someone by making them pay money for breaking a law or rule
Usage: third person singular present of fine
Examples
- The library charges fines for overdue books.
- Parking fines in the city can be very expensive.
- She had to pay several fines for speeding tickets.
- The judge fines drivers who text while driving.
- The company fines employees for being late repeatedly.
- Traffic fines help discourage dangerous driving.
- The court fines people who litter in public parks.