amercements

Definitions

A fine or penalty imposed by a court or authority, typically at their discretion.

The act of imposing a monetary penalty or punishment upon an offender.

Examples

The medieval court records detailed various amercements levied against the villagers for failing to maintain the local roads.

The king's officials were often accused of imposing excessive amercements on the peasantry to fill the royal treasury.

Synonyms

fines penalties forfeitures mulcts punitive charges financial sanctions monetary assessments

Antonyms

rewards prizes bonuses reimbursements grants subsidies compensations