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AMERCE

\ˈamɜːs], \ˈamɜːs], \ˈa_m_ɜː_s]\

Definitions of AMERCE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

To punish by a pecuniary penalty, the amount of which is not fixed by law, but left to the discretion of the court; as, the amerced the criminal in the sum on the hundred dollars.
To punish, in general; to mulct.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

To punish by a pecuniary penalty, the amount of which is not fixed by law, but left to the discretion of the court; as, the amerced the criminal in the sum on the hundred dollars.
To punish, in general; to mulct.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

To punish by a fine or by loss of privillege.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

To punish by a fine.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

To mulct; fine.
Amercement.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

To cause to pay a sum of money by way of punishment.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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