AMERCIAMENT, AMERCEMENT
\ˈaməʃəmənt], \ˈaməʃəmənt], \ˈa_m_ə_ʃ_ə_m_ə_n_t]\
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English law. A pecuniary punishment arbitrarily imposed by some lord or count, in distinction from a fine which is expressed according to the statute. Kitch. 78. Amerciament royal, when the amerciament is made by the sheriff, or any other officer of the king. 4 Bl. Com. 372.
By John Bouvier
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