English Explanatory Dictionary

amercement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A non-statutory monetary penalty or forfeiture, usually applied at the discretion of a court.

Word forms

amercement amercements amerciament

Etymology

From Middle English amercement, from Anglo-Norman amercier + -ment, from Old French à merci. Also from Medieval Latin amerciamentum, from amerciari + -amentum, learned Latinization of Anglo-Norman amerciament, amercement, amerciment. Equivalent to amerce + -ment.

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