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What is another word for Amerced?

Pronunciation: [ˈamɜːst] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "Amerced", which means to impose a fine or penalty. Some of the commonly used synonyms for Amerced include punish, penalize, impose a penalty or fine, levy, charge, find, impose a sanction, or condemn. These synonyms can be used depending on the context of the situation. For example, one can use the term "punish" when referring to the act of challenging someone's behavior or conduct by imposing a penalty. In contrast, "charge" can be used when referring to the act of imposing a financial penalty on someone. Having a rich vocabulary of synonyms for Amerced can help individuals to communicate more effectively, especially when discussing legal matters.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Amerced

A number of large estates are down on this list, and others are Amerced, which will give us at least a million sterling as a fund."
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
At the Kirk Session of St. Cuthbert's, held on June 18, 1640, it was decided that every snuff-taker in church be Amerced in "twenty shillings for everie falt."
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
Yet his cousin Orsato was one of the greatest and richest of the signori at Venice, and Ursula's husband would have found in him a strong upholder, as in truth we heard at Naples, where tidings reached us that the Pregadi, who had passed judgment upon him, had Amerced him in a penalty of no more than two thousand ducats, which Orsato paid for him by reason that he would not suffer that his kinsman should he in prison.
"The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers"
Georg Ebers

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