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AMERCEMENT

\ˈamɜːsmənt], \ˈamɜːsmənt], \ˈa_m_ɜː_s_m_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of AMERCEMENT

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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money extracted as a penalty

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

money extracted as a penalty

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A penalty inflicted.

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

n. A pecuniary penalty; a fine.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The pecuniary punishment of an offender.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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