Comparative law notes
Geldstrafe is more narrow than "fine" (Geldbusse) because it is imposed by the criminal court as a form of criminal penalty.
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noun
Geldstrafe is more narrow than "fine" (Geldbusse) because it is imposed by the criminal court as a form of criminal penalty.
money that is paid as a punishment for not obeying a rule or law
He received a $1,000 fine for failing to file his tax returns.