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AMERCER

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a⋅merce

  [uh-murs]
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–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.
Origin:
1250–1300; ME amercy < AF amerci(er) to fine, repr. (estre) a merci (to be) at (someone's) mercy. See a- 5 , mercy

Related forms:
a⋅merce⋅a⋅ble, adjective
a⋅merce⋅ment, noun
a⋅merc⋅er, noun
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