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Fining: meaning, definitions and examples

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fining

 

[ หˆfaษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Fining refers to the act of imposing a financial penalty on someone for violating laws or regulations. This can occur in various situations, such as traffic violations, corporate misconduct, or environmental breaches.

Synonyms

charging, penalizing, punishing

Examples of usage

  • The judge imposed a fining for the late tax payment.
  • They were fining the company for environmental violations.
  • Fining is a common practice in regulatory enforcement.
Context #2 | Noun

penalty context

A fining is a monetary charge or penalty imposed on an individual or organization as a consequence of illegal or unethical behavior. It is often used as a deterrent to discourage wrongful actions.

Synonyms

charge, fine, penalty

Examples of usage

  • The fining led to a substantial revenue for the city.
  • He paid the fining imposed for his speeding offense.
  • Different jurisdictions have varying rules regarding fining.

Translations

Translations of the word "fining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น multas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช BuรŸgeld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ denda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ั€ะฐั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzywna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝฐ้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amende

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ multa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ceza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokuta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokuta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝšๆฌพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ globa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sekt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ะฟะฟาฑะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™rimษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ multa

Etymology

The word 'fining' derives from the noun 'fine', which traces its origins back to the Latin word 'finis', meaning 'end' or 'limit'. The transition to a monetary penalty relates to the idea of setting a 'limit' to the consequences of one's actions. In Middle English, 'fine' referred to a payment made to 'settle' a dispute or to alleviate a wrong. By the late 14th century, it was recognized as a legal term referring to a monetary sanction against individuals who violated laws. Today, fining can occur in many contexts, including civic, environmental, and corporate law, reflecting its evolution from a personal punishment to a crucial tool in regulation and enforcement.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,790, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.