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transitive verb

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

Origin: L mulctare < mulcta, multa, a fine

noun

a fine or similar penalty

See mulct in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A penalty such as a fine.

transitive verb mulct·ed, mulct·ing, mulcts

To penalize by fining or demanding forfeiture.
To acquire by trickery or deception.
To defraud or swindle.

Origin:

Origin: From Middle English multen, to fine

Origin: , from Latin multāre, mulctāre

Origin: , from mulcta, fine

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