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Fine (?), n. [OE. fin, L.
finis end, also in LL., a final agreement or concord
between the lord and his vassal; a sum of money paid at the
end, so as to make an end of a transaction, suit, or
prosecution; mulct; penalty; cf. OF. fin end, settlement, F.
fin end. See Finish, and cf. Finance.]
1. End; conclusion; termination;
extinction. [Obs.] "To see their fatal fine."
Spenser.

Is this the fine of his fines?

2. A sum of money paid as the settlement of a
claim, or by way of terminating a matter in dispute; especially, a
payment of money imposed upon a party as a punishment for an offense;
a mulct.

3. (Law) (a) (Feudal
Law) A final agreement concerning lands or rents between
persons, as the lord and his vassal. Spelman.

(b) (Eng. Law) A sum of money or price
paid for obtaining a benefit, favor, or privilege, as for admission
to a copyhold, or for obtaining or renewing a lease.


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