Polluter's punishment (4)

I believe the answer is:

fine

(Other definitions for fine that I've seen before include "Super" , "Suitable" , "Splendid - financial penalty" , "Very thin; punishment" , "French brandy" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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