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单词 mulct
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
mulct  (mulkt),USA pronunciation v.t. 
  1. to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.;
    swindle.
  2. to obtain (money or the like) by fraud, extortion, etc.
  3. Lawmakingto punish (a person) by fine, esp. for a misdemeanor.

n. 
  1. Lawmakinga fine, esp. for a misdemeanor.
  • Latin mul(c)ta penalty involving loss of property
  • 1475–85

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
mulct /mʌlkt/ vb (transitive)
  1. to cheat or defraud
  2. to fine (a person)
 n
  1. a fine or penalty
Etymology: 15th Century: via French from Latin multa a fine
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