fines and penalties
Monetary punitive measures
Fines and penalties are monetary charges imposed for violations of rules, laws, or agreements.
A fine is typically a fixed amount set by statute or regulation: The fine for speeding was $150.
Penalties may be broader, including late fees, interest charges, or other financial consequences for noncompliance: The IRS assessed penalties for underreporting income.
In accounting and legal contexts, the phrase often appears as a single category of punitive charges.
- forfeitureLoss due to breach
- injunctionsOfficial orders to act
- late feePenalty for overdue payment
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- statuteEnacted written rule
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Benefits given for merit
bonuses · prizes · incentives · awards · commendations
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Mechanisms reinforcing desired behaviors
positive reinforcement · encouragement · perks · benefits · privileges
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