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mulcting |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Mulct \Mulct\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Mulcted}; p. pr & vb n. {Mulcting}.] [L. mulctare, multare.] 1. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine. 2. Hence to deprive of to withhold by way of punishment or discipline. [Obs.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: mulcting n : an attempt by speculators to defraud investors [syn: {raid}]
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