monetary penalty

Frequency: 7.05.3 per million words

A punishment that involves paying a sum of money; a fine.

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  • The company faced a severe monetary penalty for environmental violations.
  • Imposing a monetary penalty can deter future misconduct.
  • He was ordered to pay a significant monetary penalty.
  • The court levied a monetary penalty against the defendant.
  • A substantial monetary penalty was imposed on the bank.
  • The new law includes a provision for a heavy monetary penalty.
  • They are seeking a monetary penalty as compensation for damages.
  • The regulatory body has the power to issue a monetary penalty.
  • Failure to comply will result in a monetary penalty.
  • The judge decided on a monetary penalty instead of imprisonment.