Monetary penalties for breaking rules or laws.

• Official charges assessed by courts or authorities.

Imposes a monetary penalty on.

• Charges someone with a fine.

Very small particles; powder or dust.

• Small fragments in materials like ore, soil, or cereal.

Makes finer or purer; refines or clarifies.

• Causes wine or beer to clear by settling or filtering.

French brandy, especially Cognac; a measure of fine.

• Fine Champagne brandies ordered as after-dinner drinks.