amercement
|a-merce-ment|
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/əˈmɜːrsmənt/
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/əˈmɜːsmənt/
financial penalty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amercement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'amercier,' where 'a-' meant 'at' and 'merci' meant 'mercy.'
Historical Evolution
'amercier' transformed into the Middle English word 'amercien,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amercement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be at the mercy of,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a financial penalty.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a financial penalty or fine imposed by a court, typically for a minor offense.
The court imposed an amercement on the defendant for the minor infraction.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 03:21