What does the cryptic crossword clue "In trouble receiving fine, not popular penalty (7)" mean?

The definition is "penalty". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FOR (synonym="FOR") + FE (synonym="FE") + IT (synonym="IT") = FORFEIT; definition: "penalty" The answer is FORFEIT.

In trouble receiving fine, not popular penalty (7)

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