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mulct Definition

mulct (mulkt)

transitive verb

  1. to punish by a fine or by depriving of something
  2. to extract (money, etc.) from (someone), as by fraud or deceit

Etymology: L mulctare < mulcta, multa, a fine

noun

a fine or similar penalty
mulct Synonyms

mulct

v.

  1. To cheat someone

    defraud, trick, swindle; see deceive, lie 1.

  2. Punish

    penalize, fine, reprove; see punish.

mulct Law Definition

n

  1. To levy a fine.
  2. To defraud someone.

Browse dictionary entries near mulct

  1. ‹ mulching mower
  2. ‹ mulch
  3. ‹ mulberry
  4. ‹ mulberries
  5. ‹ mulattos
  6. ‹ mulattoes
  7. ‹ mulatto
  8. ‹ muktuk
  9. ‹ mukluk
  10. ‹ Mukden
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