amercement
Meaning
A non-statutory monetary penalty or forfeiture, usually applied at the discretion of a court.
Synonyms
pecuniary penalty
impose fines
pecuniary punishment
Translations
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English amercement, from Anglo-Norman amercier + -ment, from Old French à merci. Also from Medieval Latin amerciamentum, from amerciari + -amentum, learned Latinization of Anglo-Norman amerciament, amercement, amerciment. Equivalent to amerce + -ment.
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