amerce
/uh-murs/US // əˈmɜrs //UK // (əˈmɜːs) //
商业,电子商务,商务,商人
Related Words
Definitions
v.有主动词 verb
- 1
a·merced, a·merc·ing.
- : to punish by imposing a fine not fixed by statute.
- : to punish by inflicting any discretionary or arbitrary penalty.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Examples
Nay, but they will hold thee to ransom, and detain thee till it is brought: I heard them amerce thee at a thousand marks.
I amerce myself, then, to you in that sum; and they will be sufficient sureties for the money.
In your greatness ye shall change it; with your justice ye shall purify it; with your clemencies ye should it chasten and amerce.
But perhaps I could pay you a mina of silver: in that sum, then, I amerce myself.
Level 4Browse all words →