noun
amercement
Amercement (noun) means (law) A fine or forfeit that a court can order at its own discretion, without it being set by statute.
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(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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Rhymes for amercement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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What is the meaning of amercement?
"amercement" (noun) means (law) A fine or forfeit that a court can order at its own discretion, without it being set by statute.
What is another word for amercement?
Other words for "amercement" include mulct, fine.
