Cryptic crossword clue
Imprisons criminal with financial penalties 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 plus 1 letter word CONFINES} –

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The straight part
We know that "Imprisons" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case imprisons = confines} –.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CONFINES} – mean?

CONFINES} – verb
  1. To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area.
  2. To have a common boundary; to border; to lie contiguous; to touch; followed by on or with.
CONFINES} – noun
  1. The borders or limits of an area.
  2. Elements that restrain someone.
  3. The scope or range of a subject.

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