surcharge; monetary penalty; administrative fine
A financial penalty imposed by a regulatory authority, distinct from criminal fines (罰金). Often used in antitrust, securities, or tax contexts.
A surcharge was imposed for violating the Antimonopoly Act.
証券取引等監視委員会は課徴金納付命令を出した。
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission issued an administrative monetary penalty payment order.
The Fair Trade Commission imposed a surcharge on the company.
The company ended up having to pay a surcharge of several hundred million yen.
The company that first reports the violation is exempted from the surcharge.