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penalty

Defined in 3 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.

For purposes of this section, the term “penalty” includes any addition to tax or any additional amount.

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“penalty” means a statutorily authorized civil fine levied or imposed for a violation of this chapter, any mineral leasing law, or a term or provision of a lease administered by the Secretary;

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the term “penalty” includes the imposition by an agency or court of a fine or other punishment; a judgment for monetary damages or equitable relief; or the revocation, suspension, reduction, or denial of a license, privilege, right, grant, or benefit;

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