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The word '''fine''' is used in [[English language|English]] with more than one [[definition|meaning]]. |
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When agreeing to a [[contract]] with a business, a customer may agree to certain rules. If the customer breaks the rules, then they agree to pay a fine for doing so. For example, when somebody [[Car rental|hires a car]] and agrees to return it by Friday, they agree that if they do not return the car by Friday, they must pay a $50 fine to the business. |
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* People sometimes use the word fine as an [[adjective]] to mean that something is good. |
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* It may also mean that something is very thin. For example, a fine [[thread]] of [[silk]]. |
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* When agreeing to a contract with a business, you may agree to rules. If you break the rules, then you agree to pay a fine for doing so. |
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::For example, imagine you [[renting|hire]] a [[car]] from ''Speedy-Car-Hire'' and agree to return it by Friday noon. You also agree that, if you do not return the car by noon, you must pay a $50 fine to the ''Speedy-Car-Hire''. |
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Revision as of 12:12, 4 June 2013
If someone is found guilty of a crime, their punishment may be to pay a fine, a certain amount of money. In many countries, fines can be ordered by police, court judges and some government officers.
When agreeing to a contract with a business, a customer may agree to certain rules. If the customer breaks the rules, then they agree to pay a fine for doing so. For example, when somebody hires a car and agrees to return it by Friday, they agree that if they do not return the car by Friday, they must pay a $50 fine to the business.
