mulct
[ muhlkt ]
/ mʌlkt /
verb (used with object)
to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.; swindle.
to obtain (money or the like) by fraud, extortion, etc.
to punish (a person) by fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
noun
a fine, especially for a misdemeanor.
Origin of mulct
First recorded in 1475–85,
mulct is from the Latin word
mul(c)ta penalty involving loss of property
OTHER WORDS FROM mulct
un·mulct·ed, adjectiveWords nearby mulct
mulberry family,
mulberry harbour,
mulch,
mulcher,
mulciber,
mulct,
muldoon,
mule,
mule chest,
mule deer,
mule skinner
Example sentences from the Web for mulct
British Dictionary definitions for mulct
mulct
/ (mʌlkt) /
verb (tr)
to cheat or defraud
to fine (a person)
noun
a fine or penalty
Word Origin for mulct
C15: via French from Latin
multa a fine