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  1. 1. n. A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A blemish or defect. Source: opted
  3. 3. v. t. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. money extracted as a penalty Source: wordnet
  6. 6. v. deprive of by deceit Source: wordnet
  7. 7. v. impose a fine on Source: wordnet
  8. 8. 1. A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty. 2. A blemish or defect. [Obs.] Syn. -- Amercement; forfeit; forfeiture; penalty. 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.] Source: webster
  9. 9. Imposing a pecuniary penalty; consisting of, or paid as, afine.Fines, or some known mulctuary punishments. Sir W. Temple. Source: adambom

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