Word
Amerce
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
a-merce
Definition
- v. t. - 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.
- v. t. - To punish, in general; to mulct.
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