MULCT


Meaning of MULCT in English

[ mʌlkt ]

formal

■ verb extract money from (someone) by fine or taxation.

↘( ~ something of ) take money or possessions from (someone) by fraudulent means.

■ noun a fine or compulsory payment.

Origin

C15: from L. ~are , multare , from ~a 'a fine'.

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