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mulct
[ muhlkt ]
verb (used with object)
- to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.; swindle.
- to obtain (money or the like) by fraud, extortion, etc.
- to punish (a person) by fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
noun
- a fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
mulct
/ mʌlkt /
verb
- to cheat or defraud
- to fine (a person)
noun
- a fine or penalty
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Other Words From
- un·mulcted adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of mulct1
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Origin of mulct1
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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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