amerce
to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
to punish by inflicting any discretionary or arbitrary penalty.
Origin of amerce
1Other words from amerce
- a·merce·a·ble, adjective
- a·merce·ment, noun
- a·merc·er, noun
- un·a·merce·a·ble, adjective
- un·a·merced, adjective
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How to use amerce in a sentence
Nay, but they will hold thee to ransom, and detain thee till it is brought: I heard them amerce thee at a thousand marks.
The House of Walderne | A. D. CrakeI amerce myself, then, to you in that sum; and they will be sufficient sureties for the money.
In your greatness ye shall change it; with your justice ye shall purify it; with your clemencies ye should it chasten and amerce.
Privy Seal | Ford Madox FordBut perhaps I could pay you a mina of silver: in that sum, then, I amerce myself.
British Dictionary definitions for amerce
/ (əˈmɜːs) /
law to punish by a fine
to punish with any arbitrary penalty
Origin of amerce
1Derived forms of amerce
- amerceable, adjective
- amercement, noun
- amercer, noun
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