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mulcting Definition


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mulct (formal or old use)
noun
    1. A fine or penalty.
verb mulcted, mulcting
    1. To fine someone.
    2. To deprive them of it, especially by swindling them.
      Form: mulct someone of something (usually)
Etymology: 16c: from Latin mulcta fine.



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