No. 11,173 in Swedish
miljonböter
A fine amounting to millions.
In a sentence
Företaget fick miljonböter efter att ha brutit mot miljölagarna.
The company was fined millions after violating environmental laws.
Here, 'miljonböter' is used to describe the monetary penalty imposed on the company, implying a very large amount in the order of millions.
Polisen varnade att falska anklagelser kan leda till miljonböter.
The police warned that false accusations could result in fines of millions.
Here, 'miljonböter' refers to the potential financial consequence of serious false accusations, showing its preventative use.
Miljonböter infördes för att avskräcka företagen från olagliga aktiviteter.
Fines of millions were imposed to discourage companies from illegal activities.
The term 'miljonböter' here highlights the high level of punishment intended to deter such behavior, demonstrating its role in setting a precedent.
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