mulcting

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mulcting - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  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.
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     2. Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or
        discipline. [Obs.]
        [1913 Webster] Mulctary