mulct

[ muhlkt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.; swindle.
2. to obtain (money or the like) by fraud, extortion, etc.
3. to punish (a person) by fine, especially for a misdemeanor.

noun

1. a fine, especially for a misdemeanor.

mulct

/ mʌlkt /

verb

1. to cheat or defraud
2. to fine (a person)

noun

1. a fine or penalty

Other Words From

• un·mulcted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mulct¹

First recorded in 1475–85, mulct is from the Latin word mul(c)ta penalty involving loss of property

Word History and Origins

Origin of mulct¹

C15: via French from Latin multa a fine

Example Sentences

He fixed 500,000l. as a mulct for an insult offered to himself, and then a rebellion broke out in consequence of his violence.

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There are companies of them, who guarantee to cure anything, and skilfully mulct the sick of their last penny.

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This swore, the mulct for blood was strictly paid: This, that the fine long due was yet delayed.

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If he come into debt by Contract, or Mulct, the case is the same.

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But incidentally, they're going to mulct every other cattle owner in the state.

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