swahili [verb]

Toza faini

Maana (Definition)

To penalize a lawbreaker by requiring payment of a specified monetary fine.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

impose financial penalty / levy fine

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

toza faini

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Legal Term

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mahakama ilimtoza faini mshukiwa kwa kuvunja sheria za trafiki."

Translation: The court imposed a financial fine on the suspect for breaking traffic laws.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Adhibu lipsa penalize