AMERCER

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a⋅merce

[uh-murs]

–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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