amercement
2 synonyms for amercement, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — (law) A fine or forfeit that a court can order at its own discretion, without it being set by statute.
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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.
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