Amerce (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), a·merced, a·merc·ing.
  1. to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
  2. to punish by inflicting any discretionary or arbitrary penalty.
verb (tr) obsolete
  1. to punish by a fine
  2. to punish with any arbitrary penalty
Amerce (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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