Overdue library book penalties (5)

I believe the answer is:

fines

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

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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