"Stiff fines" refers to harsh or severe penalties that involve paying a large amount of money as a punishment for breaking a rule or law.
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«stiff»
«fine»
Sentences with «stiff fines»
- Anyone convicted of a white collar crime not only face stiff fines and imprisonment sentences, but also face an uncertain future regarding their career. (manuelianlawfirm.com)
- Compliance can be encouraged by implementing stiff fines for failing to obtain and wear a licence tag. (humanecanada.ca)
- Companies that exceed their permits must buy extra allowances from those companies who have managed to reduce their emissions - or pay stiff fines. (foeeurope.org)
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