Strictly speaking, a company can charge an individual for breaking terms of a contract, but not fine. The word "fine" is normally reserved for entities with pol

Strictly speaking, a company can charge an individual for breaking terms of a contract, but not fine. The word "fine" is normally reserved for entities with policing powers, although, language being what it is, you may see usage exceptions. http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Fines http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Fines Quote: "Monetary charges imposed upon individuals who have been convicted of a crime or a lesser offense."