amercement[noun]Synonyms: fine, forfeit, mulct, penalty
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amercement noun.
[ǝ'mǝ:sm(ǝ)nt] LME.[Anglo-Norman amerciment, formed as AMERCE: see -MENT.]1. Imposition of a discretionary penalty or fine (orig. one lighter than a fixed fine).
LME.2. A discretionary penalty or fine.
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