Definition of mulct
(Entry 1 of 2)
mulct
verb
mulcted; mulcting; mulcts
Definition of mulct (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to punish by a fine
2a
: to defraud especially of money : swindle
b
: to obtain by fraud, duress, or theft
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The first known use of mulct was in the 15th century
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