n. [ L. mulcta, multa. ] 1. A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A blemish or defect. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Amercement; forfeit; forfeiture; penalty. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Mulcted; p. pr. & vb. n. Mulcting. ] [ L. mulctare, multare. ] 1. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } a. Imposing a pecuniary penalty; consisting of, or paid as, a fine. [ 1913 Webster ]

Fines, or some known mulctuary punishments. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]