hakbatransto pay a fine in cash or in kind as punishment for an offense or misconductTypes of misconduct that are punishable are stealing, punching, wounding, rape, fornication or adultery.Verbal offenses are those that belittle or degrade someone or the use of vulgar words or language in the presence of family members or close relatives. The offended party usually gets the compensation payment in cash or in kind, e.g. chicken, pig, jewelry, bolo, native woven blanket. The elders of the village dictate what has to be done or are the ones responsible for settling the case between the offender and the offended parties with their respective close family relatives.Lawah hu an duntuken hu bii tep hakbaen hu henin nunman.It is bad to punch a woman because one can be made to pay a fine for things like that.Hinakba nan Dulnuan hu tu nemihulan tun Juan di hinanggan dakel ni tuu.Dulnuan was made to pay a fine for criticizing Juan in front of many people.Simhakbut4.7.7.2Fine-en/-in-