Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amercement
noun
/əˈmɜːrsmənt/
Definition
A monetary penalty or fine imposed by a court or authority for a wrongdoing or breach of obligation.
Examples
- The magistrate decided to impose an amercement on the offender for his late tax payment.
- After the investigation, the company faced an amercement due to its violation of safety regulations.
- He was surprised by the amercement levied against him for his minor infraction.
Meaning
Amercement refers to the act of imposing a financial penalty on someone, typically for failing to fulfill a duty or for an offense.
Synonyms
- penalty
- fine
- forfeiture
- punishment
