Associations to the word «Amerce»

Wiktionary

AMERCE, verb. (transitive) To impose a fine on; to fine.
AMERCE, verb. (transitive) To punish; to make an exaction.

Dictionary definition

AMERCE, verb. Punish with an arbitrary penalty.
AMERCE, verb. Punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court.

Wise words

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