To pay a fine
Example: They pay a fine promptly
Definition
"To pay a fine" means to give money as a penalty for breaking a law or rule, often after being officially required to do so. For example, when someone violates a traffic regulation, they may have to pay a fine promptly to avoid further consequences.
Etymology
The phrase "to pay a fine" combines the verb "pay," from Old French 'paier' and Latin 'pacare,' meaning to settle a debt, with "fine," originating from Old English 'fin' meaning a sum of money. The phrase has evolved to specifically mean settling a monetary penalty for an offense.
