noun a blemish or defect.
2. mulct ·noun a fine or penalty, ·esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
3. mulct ·vt hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline.
4. mulct ·vt to punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, ·esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.