課徴金
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Meanings
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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.
The Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission issued an administrative monetary penalty payment order.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に課徴金を科すto impose a surcharge/penalty on someone
The Fair Trade Commission imposed a surcharge on the company.
- 課徴金を支払うto pay a surcharge/penalty
The company ended up having to pay a surcharge of several hundred million yen.
- 課徴金を免除するto exempt (someone) from a surcharge/penalty
The company that first reports the violation is exempted from the surcharge.