Fine

[L. Fr. ^, feyn; from Lat. fims, an end.] In English law. A sum of money or price {pretium) paid for obtaining a benefit, favor or privilege; as the ancient fines for obtaining a writ, and for alienation; and the modem fines for admission to a copyhold, for obtaining or renewing a lease.* 8 Co, 69 b, Beecher's case. See Fine for alienation, A sum of money paid by an offender in' satisfaction of his offence, and as a punishment (pcena) for it.* 8 Co. 59 b. See Fins or Mulct. A species of conveyance or assurance, the effect of which was to make men enjoy their lands and inheritances in peace, (pax.)* 8 Co. ub. sup. See Fine of lands. All these, in the words of Lord Coke, "are called fines because they are the end, or causes of the end of all the said businesses."

8 Co, ub, sup.