Fees for overdue library books, e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

fines

(Other definitions for fines that I've seen before include "Monetary penalties" , "Penalty charges" , "Cash penalties" , "Penalties of money" , "Penalty payments" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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