in modum poenaeglossary / IN MODUM POENAE in modum poenae (in moh-d[schwa]m pee-nee). [Latin] Hist. By way of penalty. • The phrase appeared in reference to the basis for charging interest. 词条贡献者 法律翻译William,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译有关农业和食品领域的法律文件。