English Explanatory Dictionary

mulctuary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Imposing a pecuniary penalty; consisting of, or paid as, a fine.

Pronunciation

/ˈmʌlkt͡ʃuəɹi/ /ˈmʌlkt͡ʃəɹi/ /ˈmʌlkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/

Word forms

mulctuary mulctary

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin mulctuārius + English -ary (suffix meaning ‘of or pertaining’ to forming adjectives). Mulctuārius is derived from mulcta (“fine”).

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