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 译者Natalie,在一家西班牙律师事务所的北京办公室担任全职法律翻译,擅长翻译涉及医疗健康领域的法律文件。