fines
UK: faɪnz | US: faɪnz
n. plural of fine (a sum of money imposed as a penalty)
vt. third-person singular of fine (to impose a monetary penalty)
The word fine originates from Old French fin (end, boundary, payment), derived from Latin finis (end, limit). In medieval legal contexts, it evolved to mean a monetary penalty for transgressing boundaries or laws. The plural form fines simply adds the English suffix -s, marking either multiple penalties or the third-person singular verb form.
The court imposed heavy fines for violating environmental regulations.
He fines companies that fail to meet safety standards.
Unpaid parking fines can lead to legal trouble.
The city fines residents who litter in public spaces.
Accumulating too many fines may result in a suspended license.