KansalaisuuskurssiGlossary · Chapter 7: Rule of law
sakko
Finnish word. In English: fine
A punishment that the convicted person pays in money.
Facts about the word
- A fine is given in day-fines. There can be at least 1 and at most 120 of them. Rikoslaki 2 a luku 1 §
- The amount of one day-fine is calculated from the person's monthly income. So it depends on their ability to pay. Rikoslaki 2 a luku 2 §
- A petty fine (rikesakko) has a fixed amount in euros and is a lighter punishment than a fine. Rikoslaki 2 a luku 8 §
The facts come from public sources, such as the authorities' own pages and the law.
Try the word in a sentence
Only one of the sentences uses the word correctly. Which one?
A fine is paid in money and does not include prison. It is not a sock.
The word belongs to Chapter 7: Rule of law and legislation. The chapter page has the full context and practice questions.
