mulct (Meaning)
mulct (n)
money extracted as a penalty
mulct (v)
deprive of by deceit
impose a fine on
mulct (n.)
A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
A blemish or defect.
mulct (v. t.)
To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.
Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline.
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mulct Sentence Examples
- The company was mulcted billions of dollars in antitrust fines.
- The government mulcted the wealthy citizen for tax evasion.
- The judge mulcted the defendant a hefty penalty for their misconduct.
- The charity was mulcted of its funds by a fraudulent scheme.
- The insurance company mulcted the policyholder an exorbitant sum.
- The school mulcted the students for tardiness and absence.
- The landlord mulcted the tenants with excessive rent increases.
- The traffic cop mulcted the driver with an unwarranted ticket.
- The sports official mulcted the team with a hefty fine for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The tax authorities mulcted the taxpayer for failing to declare their full income.
FAQs About the word mulct
money extracted as a penalty, deprive of by deceit, impose a fine onA fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty., A blemish or defect., To punish
fine,penalty, damages, forfeit, compensation,forfeiture,indemnity, assessment, award, reparations
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The company was mulcted billions of dollars in antitrust fines.
The government mulcted the wealthy citizen for tax evasion.
The judge mulcted the defendant a hefty penalty for their misconduct.
The charity was mulcted of its funds by a fraudulent scheme.
