mulct — to punish by a fine; to defraud or swindle someone of money
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to punish by a fine; to defraud or swindle someone of money
Pronunciation (IPA): /mʌlkt/
Example Sentences
- The greedy landlord mulcted his tenants with fake maintenance fees.
- My phone company mulcts me every month with mysterious 'service charges' that nobody can explain.
- The traffic officer mulcted the speeding driver with a $200 fine.
mulct
VERB[/mʌlkt/]
to punish by a fine; to defraud or swindle someone of money
a stern judge in black robes points decisively at a nervous businessman while holding up an official document. The businessman's face shows shock and worry as he realizes the heavy financial penalty he must pay. Behind them, a bailiff holds out his hand demanding immediate payment while courthouse visitors watch the proceedings. The businessman reluctantly reaches into his jacket to pull out his wallet with a defeated expression. someone being punished by a fine and forced to pay money as punishment.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin mulctare meaning 'to punish' or 'to fine.' In ancient Rome, this term specifically referred to imposing financial penalties as legal punishment.
Breakdown
mulct- (Latin root meaning 'to punish/fine') - no clear prefix or suffix breakdown in English
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📝Examples
“The greedy landlord mulcted his tenants with fake maintenance fees.”
“My phone company mulcts me every month with mysterious 'service charges' that nobody can explain.”
“The traffic officer mulcted the speeding driver with a $200 fine.”
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