What does “coima” mean?

A fine for an administrative offence, for example speeding or a late tax return.

You may see it in letters from

• Finanças / Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira (AT) — Tax office
• ANSR / PSP / GNR — Road safety authority

“coima” is a Portuguese word used in official letters in Portugal. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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