amercement

== English == === Alternative forms === 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. === Noun === amercement (plural amercements) (law) A non-statutory monetary penalty or forfeiture, usually applied at the discretion of a court. ==== Translations ====