AMERCE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

punish with an arbitrary penalty

Categories: Punish, Penalize, Penalise

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court

Categories: Ticket, Fine

Synonyms

Amerce

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "amerce" comes from Anglo-Norman amercier. Many other languages have similar words:

  • Old French: a

🧩 Fun Fact

French culinary terms dominate English cooking vocabulary because of Norman influence.

➡️ Words that Start with AM

Amnic Amargasaurus Amitriptyline Ammonium Amiable Amoy Amuse Ambrosian Amaethon Amebas Ametabolous Ambition

Words that End with CE ⬅️

Intumesce Intumescence Invariance Invoice Iridesce Iridescence Irrelevance Acceptance Admittance Arrogance Bounce Crapulence