FINE has multiple definitions: originally it meant end or conclusion; historically it referred to a fake legal dispute used to transfer land ownership; currently it most commonly means a monetary penalty imposed by a court for an illegal act or violation. The motorist had to pay a fine for speeding.
FINE has multiple definitions: originally it meant end or conclusion; historically it referred to a fake legal dispute used to transfer land ownership; currently it most commonly means a monetary penalty imposed by a court for an illegal act or violation. The motorist had to pay a fine for speeding.
FINE has multiple definitions: originally it meant end or conclusion; historically it referred to a fake legal dispute used to transfer land ownership; currently it most commonly means a monetary penalty imposed by a court for an illegal act or violation. The motorist had to pay a fine for speeding.
2: a compromise of a fictitious suit used as a form of conveyance of lands 3a : a sum imposed as punishment for an offense The motorist had to pay a fine for speeding. b : a forfeiture or penalty paid to an injured party in a civil action in fine : in short