Slap on the Wrist

Beginner 🏛️ Government / Politics

Definition

A government fine so small it barely registers as a business expense, basically a license to break the law if you're rich enough.

Example Usage

The company paid a $2 million fine for polluting, which is about 0.1% of their annual revenue.

Source: Common government and legal terminology

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