excessive fines clauseglossary / EXCESSIVE FINES CLAUSE Excessive Fines Clause. The clause of the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibiting the imposition of excessive fines. [Cases: Fines1. 3.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Peter,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译涉及基础建设领域的法律文件。