Mulct



ENGLISH MEANING
noun
1.
A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
2.
A blemish or defect.
verb
1.
(TRANSITIVE) To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.
2.
(TRANSITIVE) Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline.