Mulcting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Mulcting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of mulct.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of mulct.
More Meanings
- The imposition of a fine or penalty.
Example Sentences
There was a palanquin, for the up-keep of which we were forced to pay nine-tenths of our monthly wage. On such mulctings Dearsley Sahib allowed us to make obeisance to him before the palanquin.
Word Forms
- mulctings
Synonyms for mulcting
Depending on context, synonyms include raid.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include raid, imposition, impoundage, smush, enburdenment, malleation.
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