tr.v. a·merced, a·merc·ing, a·merc·es Law To punish by fine or other penalty. [Middle English amercen, from Anglo-Norman amercier, from à merci, at the mercy of : à, to (from Latin ad; see AD-) + merci, mercy (from Latin mercēs, wages).] a·mercea·ble adj. a·mercement n. |
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