term:

Fine

fine n

[Anglo-French fin fine & Medieval Latin finis end, boundary, agreement, payment for release or privilege, monetary penalty, from Latin finis end, boundary]
1 : a sum imposed as punishment for an offense compare restitution
2 : a forfeiture or penalty paid to an injured party in a civil action
vt fined
fin·ing
: to impose a fine on
: punish by fine

Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.