Civil penalties for abuse of dominance can reach up to what amount?

• A. $25 million
• B. $5 million
• C. $1 million
• D. $10 million

Answer: (D)

The key idea is the deterrent level of civil penalties for abuse of dominance under competition law. For corporations found to abuse a dominant market position, the maximum civil penalty can reach ten million dollars. This ceiling is intended to reflect the serious impact such conduct can have on competition and consumers, and to provide a meaningful consequence for large firms that have the power to influence markets. In practice, penalties can be substantial but are capped at this amount, unlike smaller figures you might see for other types of violations. Understanding this helps you recognize why enforcement agencies set a high ceiling: to deter big players from engaging in anti-competitive behavior.