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Meaning of "on-the-spot fine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ON-THE-SPOT FINE

on-the-spot fine  [ˌɒnðəˈspɒt faɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ON-THE-SPOT FINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
On-The-Spot fine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ON-THE-SPOT FINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of on-the-spot fine in the English dictionary

The definition of on-the-spot fine in the dictionary is a fine that is charged immediately upon being caught and found guilty of a crime.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ON-THE-SPOT FINE


affine
ˈæfaɪn
confine
kənˈfaɪn
define
dɪˈfaɪn
didelphine
daɪˈdɛlfaɪn
elaphine
ˈɛləfaɪn
fine
faɪn
giraffine
dʒɪˈræfaɪn
misdefine
ˌmɪsdɪˈfaɪn
overfine
ˌəʊvəˈfaɪn
overrefine
ˌəʊvərɪˈfaɪn
predefine
ˌpriːdɪˈfaɪn
redefine
ˌriːdɪˈfaɪn
refine
rɪˈfaɪn
superfine
ˌsuːpəˈfaɪn
superrefine
ˌsuːpərrɪˈfaɪn
sylphine
ˈsɪlfaɪn
tragelaphine
trəˈɡɛləˌfaɪn
ultrafine
ˈʌltrəˌfaɪn
unconfine
ˌʌnkənˈfaɪn
unfine
ʌnˈfaɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ON-THE-SPOT FINE

on-campus
on-glide
on-line data processing
on-off
on-off switch
on-ramp
on-screen
on-site
on-street parking
on-the-job
on-the-job training
onager
onagraceous
onagri
onanism
onanist
onanistic
Onassis
onbeat
onboard

WORDS THAT END LIKE ON-THE-SPOT FINE

cuisine
cut it fine
determine
divine
eine
engine
genuine
hotline
imagine
in fine
ja well no fine
line
machine
magazine
olefine
paraffine
parking fine
reconfine
speeding fine
spot fine

Synonyms and antonyms of on-the-spot fine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «on-the-spot fine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ON-THE-SPOT FINE

Find out the translation of on-the-spot fine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of on-the-spot fine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «on-the-spot fine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

在现场罚款
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sobre el terreno bien
570 millions of speakers

English

on-the-spot fine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मौके पर जुर्माना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على رأس بقعة غرامة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

на- месте тонкой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

on-the -spot bem
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দ্য-স্পট জরিমানা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sur le terrain amende
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Baik-baik saja
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

on-the -spot Fein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

現場罰金
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

즉석 잘
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing-titik-apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trên tại chỗ tốt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அன்று நன்றாக இருந்தது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

द-स्पॉट दंड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yerinde para cezası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sul posto multa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na miejscu grzywny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

на - місці тонкої
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

la fața locului fin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

on-the - spot πρόστιμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

op-die- afkoopboete
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

på plats böter
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

on-the -spot bot
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of on-the-spot fine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ON-THE-SPOT FINE»

The term «on-the-spot fine» is regularly used and occupies the 66.607 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about on-the-spot fine

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ON-THE-SPOT FINE»

Discover the use of on-the-spot fine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to on-the-spot fine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Punishment & Sentencing
On the spot fines In the UK, US and Australia, there is a growing trend towards the disposition of criminal matters by way of on the spot fine.67 This involves serving a notice on the offender which sets a fixed penalty, normally in the form of a ...
Mirko Bageric, 2001
2
Youth Justice: Your Guide to Cops and Courts in New South ...
Penalty notice (on-the-spot fine) A penalty notice is an on—the—spot fine issued by an authorised officer or police of— ficer (see Railway oflences on page 198 and Unpaid fines chapter). Formal caution notice While this does not require ...
Jane Sanders, 2010
3
Anti-Social Behaviour
The idea of an on-the-spot fine for anti-social 'yobs' has been an attractive one for the Labour government. Tony Blair, in particular, expressed his support for swift summary justice. For instance in a speech made in 2006, whilst acknowledging ...
Millie, Andrew, 2008
4
The Currency of Justice: Fines and Damages in Consumer Societies
... such as 'opting in' and 'reverse onus'; developing all manner of specific regulatory technologies from the parking meter and the red-light camera to the on -the-spot fine; reimagining fine defaults as civil debt collection; and so on ad infinitum.
Pat O'Malley, 2009
5
Legal Reform and Administrative Detention Powers in China
... the Procedures for Handling Administrative Cases by Public Security Organs expressly prohibit imposing an on-the-spot fine on prostitutes, clients ofprostitutesandthoseintroducingorinducingapersontoprostitute.157 Underthese regulations, ...
Sarah Biddulph, 2007
6
Principles and Values in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice: ...
For marginalized groups, lack of literacy can present an obstacle to contesting the offence or obtaining time to pay. These penalties clearly impact unequally on economically disadvantaged and marginalized groups. An on—the—spot fine of a ...
Lucia Zedner, Julian V. Roberts, 2012
7
Ireland Green Guide Michelin 2012-2013
PENALTIES In the Republic Parking offences may attract an on-the-spot fine. Drivers suspected of speeding are liable for an on-the-spot fine. Drivers suspected ofdriving while under the influence of alcohol are liable to be checked with a ...
Michelin, 2011
8
Criminal Justice
... all join in'.133 When policing the night-time economy the police will often seek to neutralise potentially volatile situations by arresting and removing a suspect to a police station rather than attempt to issue an on-the-spot fine, because ofwhat ...
Andrew Sanders, Richard Young, Mandy Burton, 2010
9
The Rough Guide to Andalucia
For trafiic infnngamants they will usually levy an on- the-spot fine, which can range trom €300 to €500. oetore letting you go on your way, espacially since as a foraigner you're unlikaly to want, or he ahle, to appaar in court. lf you are cautioned, ...
Geoff Garvey, Mark Ellingham, 2003
10
The Priest: A Novel
He drew a complete blank from all of them, apart from one minor traffic offence: an on-the-spot fine for a blown headlamp on Sean Rinn's car eighteen months previously. Mulcahy knew his search hadn't been all-inclusive. It couldn't be.
Gerard O'Donovan, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ON-THE-SPOT FINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term on-the-spot fine is used in the context of the following news items.
1
New campaign targets Cheshire's middle lane hoggers
Adverts at five motorway Services will advise lane hoggers that they could face a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points, and electronic message signs ... «Knutsford Guardian, Jul 15»
2
Young people taking ecstasy hits 11-year high as cannabis use also …
But the number of adults penalised for cannabis possession – either by a conviction, an on-the-spot fine or a caution – plummeted over the ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Campaign to quash Cheshire's midde-lane hoggers
Cheshire Police is warning drivers who hog the middle-lane that they are putting their lives in danger, as well as risking an on-the-spot fine. «ITV News, Jul 15»
4
Road tax changes: how to buy the new digital tax disc
Those caught driving a car without road tax by police face an on-the-spot fine, known as a fixed penalty notice (FPN), of up to £1,000. Hefty fees ... «The Week UK, Jul 15»
5
Police force gives cannabis users green light
Police also have the power to issue a warning or on-the-spot fine of £90. Those involved in supply and production of the drug can be jailed for ... «Evening Standard, Jul 15»
6
RTA crackdown: Overloaded trucks to pay double the fine
The squads conduct random checks and impose on-the-spot fine," the official said. The RTA has also instructed owners of trucks carrying sand ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
7
Your Voice Tuesday July 21
People who do this should get an on-the-spot fine. I suggest that a camera be installed and a photo taken of the registration plate of the culprits ... «Evening Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
Police inspector reports more people carrying weapons as knife …
If you are aged 16 and over and caught carrying a controlled weapon such as a knife you face an on-the-spot fine of $1000 or may have to go ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
9
Northern Beaches forked out more than $100000 on infringement …
... with fines for continued intoxicated and disorderly behaviour after a direction to move on but a $1100 on-the-spot fine meant they were forced ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
10
Two arrested over disorder, drugs and violence on trains at …
He was issued an on-the-spot fine for disorder. To report an ongoing incident to the force while travelling call call 0800405040 or #TextBTP ... «Cambridge News, Jul 15»

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