What is the meaning of the word "amerce"?
Definitions:
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to punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court
verb
- We have decided to amerce the felons with a fine of $1,000 for their reckless littering.
- We have decided to amerce the felons with a fine of $1,000 for their reckless littering.
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to punish with an arbitrary penalty verb
- We amerced the entire group for the actions of an individual within it.
- We amerced the entire group for the actions of an individual within it.