civil penaltyglossary / civil penalty A fine assessed for a violation of a statute or regulation [ the EPA levied a civil penalty of $10,000 on the manufacturer for exceeding its pollution limits]. 词条贡献者 法律翻译David,毕业于美国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各类与电子证据开示与文件保全有关的法律文件。