amercement

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun money extracted as a penalty

Etymology

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

fine, mulct

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