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- [uh-murs]
- /əˈmɜrs/
- /ə.ˈmɜː.smənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-murs]
- /əˈmɜrs/
Definitions of amercement word
- verb with object amercement to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute. 1
- verb with object amercement to punish by inflicting any discretionary or arbitrary penalty. 1
- noun amercement A fine. 1
- noun amercement A non-statutory monetary penalty or forfeiture. 0
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Origin of amercement
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English amercy < Anglo-French amerci(er) to fine, representing (estre) a merci (to be) at (someone's) mercy. See a-5, mercy
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Parts of speech for Amercement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amercement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
amercement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amercement
noun amercement
- penalty — a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law or rule.
- forfeiture — an act of forfeiting.
- mulct — to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.; swindle.
- punishment — the act of punishing.
- damages — money to be paid as compensation to a person for injury, loss, etc
Antonyms for amercement
noun amercement
- reward — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
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