n.
Pronunciation: ' f ī n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French fin, fine, from Latin finis boundary, end
Date: 13th century
1 obsolete : END , CONCLUSION
2 : a compromise of a fictitious suit used as a form of conveyance of lands
3 a : a sum imposed as punishment for an offense b : a forfeiture or penalty paid to an injured party in a civil action
– in fine : in short