fines
Pronunciación: [faɪnz]
Palabra
Contexto: «law enforcement»
(noun) fines are money that you have to pay when you break a rule or law. It's like a small punishment that costs money. If someone runs a red light, they might have to pay a fine.
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She paid her parking fines on time to avoid any extra charges.
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He didn't pay his fines, so he faced additional penalties.
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What will happen if I don't pay my fines?
Contexto: «finance»
(noun) fines can also refer to small costs that businesses may have when they fail to follow certain rules. This often helps to keep everyone fair and safe, like when a restaurant doesn't follow health guidelines.
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The restaurant received fines for not following health regulations.
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They avoided fines by making sure everything was in order.
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How much in fines did the company have to pay for the violations?
Contexto: «penalty»
(verb) to fine someone means to make them pay money for breaking a rule. It's a way to teach them that what they did was not okay.
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The judge decided to fine him for speeding.
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The police officer didn't fine her even though she broke the law.
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Will they fine the person for littering in the park?
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