What does FINED mean?
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Word: fined
- Parts of Speech: verb
- Definitions:
- to impose a monetary penalty on someone as punishment for breaking a law or rule (e.g. The restaurant was fined for health code violations.)
- to conclude a legal matter by imposing a penalty or punishment (e.g. The judge fined the defendant for contempt of court.)
- Pronunciations:
- US: /faɪnd/
- UK: /faɪnd/
- Origin and Usage: The word "fined" comes from the Middle English word "finen," which means "to make an end, settle a matter." Its current usage as a verb meaning to impose a monetary penalty dates back to the 16th century. It is commonly used in legal and regulatory contexts.
- Synonyms: penalize, charge, levy, assess, tax, impose a fine on, punish, sanction, discipline, reprimand
- Related Words: fined is a 5 letter word. Other 5 letter words related to fined include fiend, field, and find.
- Example Sentences:
- The company was fined for violating environmental regulations.
- The judge fined the defendant $500 for contempt of court.
- The restaurant was fined for health code violations.
- The city fines residents for parking violations.
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