International legal term, but British fine system and enforcement (magistrates setting fines) differs from American.
Fine
Etymology & History
British good quality or penalty. British dual approval and punishment meaning. 'Fine, thanks' British polite. Parking fine British penalty. Reflects British quality and penalty vocabulary.
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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