Phrase guide

penalty unit

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An amount of money, used as a basis of a penalty fine, which can be adjusted by the government without the need to pass new legislation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia

Qualifier: criminal law

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 罰款單位 /罚款单位 (fákuǎn dānwèi) — amount used as a basis of a penalty fine
  • Finnish: sakkoyksikkö — amount used as a basis of a penalty fine