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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)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a fine or penalty
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • un·mulcted adjective
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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mulct1

C15: via French from Latin multa a fine
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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.

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

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

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

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

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