[pay] a fine
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to provide a specified amount of money as a penalty for breaking a rule, law, or regulation
- He had to pay a fine for parking his car in a no-parking zone.
- The company paid a fine for environmental violations.
- To resolve the matter, he agreed to pay the fine imposed by the court.
- She received a citation for littering and had to pay a fine for the offense.
- They paid a fine for violating the noise ordinance last night.