Sentences

amerciament in a sentence

n.

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Definition

Amerciament is a monetary penalty imposed by a court as a punishment for an offense or contempt.

Sample Sentences

  1. The court imposed an amerciament on the defendant for contempt of court.
  2. In medieval England, an amerciament was often used as a punitive measure against offenders.
  3. The judge decided to reduce the amerciament after considering the defendant's circumstances.
  4. Amerciaments were typically paid in the form of fines to the local authority.
  5. Historically, amerciament could vary greatly based on the severity of the offense.
  6. The concept of amerciament has largely fallen out of use in modern legal systems.
  7. She was surprised to learn that her late payment resulted in an amerciament.
  8. The local council discussed the potential benefits of reinstating amerciaments for minor infractions.
  9. An amerciament could serve as a deterrent for repeated violations of the law.
  10. He argued that the amerciament was excessive and sought to appeal the decision.