mulct has definitions from the field of business
1
[ verb ] impose a fine on

Synonyms

fine

Examples

"he was fined for littering"

Related terms

levy fine

2
[ verb ] deprive of by deceit

Examples

"He swindled me out of my inheritance" "She defrauded the customers who trusted her" "the cashier gypped me when he gave me too little change"

3
[ noun ] (business) money extracted as a penalty

Synonyms

amercement fine

Related terms

penalty library_fine amerce

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