Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amerce
verb
/əˈmɜːrs/
Definition
To punish someone by imposing a fine or penalty.
Examples
- The judge decided to amerce the company for failing to adhere to safety regulations.
- If you continue to ignore the rules, you will be amerced for your actions.
- He was amerced a significant sum for his repeated traffic violations.
Meaning
Amerce refers to the act of imposing a monetary penalty on someone for an offense or breach of rules, typically done by a court or authority.
Synonyms
- penalize
- fine
- punish
- sanction
