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    amerce

    amerce - Dictionary definition and meaning for word amerce

    Definition
    (verb) punish with an arbitrary penalty Definition
    (verb) punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for amerce

the defendant is at the judge's MERCY with regard to how much the arbitrary fine will be.

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