Mulcted: meaning, definitions and examples

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mulcted

 

[ mʌlktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To mulct means to defraud or cheat someone, particularly in a financial sense. This term often refers to the act of tricking someone out of their money or property, typically through deceit or manipulation. The usage is more common in legal contexts or discussions about fraud, where one party is deprived of their rightful gains. It is a somewhat archaic term but still holds relevance in describing financial wrongdoings.

Synonyms

cheat, defraud, rip-off, swindle

Examples of usage

  • The con artist mulcted the elderly couple out of their savings.
  • She was mulcted by a scam artist posing as a financial advisor.
  • The corporation was mulcted in a complex fraud scheme.

Translations

Translations of the word "mulcted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 multado

🇮🇳 दंडित

🇩🇪 verurteilt

🇮🇩 didenda

🇺🇦 притягнутий до відповідальності

🇵🇱 ukarany

🇯🇵 罰せられた

🇫🇷 condamné

🇪🇸 multado

🇹🇷 cezalandırılmış

🇰🇷 벌금이 부과된

🇸🇦 معاقب

🇨🇿 pokutovaný

🇸🇰 pokutovaný

🇨🇳 被罚的

🇸🇮 obsojen

🇮🇸 dæmdur

🇰🇿 жазаға тартылған

🇬🇪 დასჯილი

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmış

🇲🇽 multado

Word origin

The word 'mulct' derives from the Latin word 'mulctare', which means 'to fine or to punish'. This Latin term is rooted in 'multa', meaning 'fine or penalty'. The word made its way into Middle English in the late 15th century, where it maintained a similar meaning related to penalizing someone by taking away their money. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the act of swindling or defrauding someone out of their possessions, typically through deceptive practices. Although it is not as commonly used in modern English, 'mulct' still appears in legal and financial discussions to describe acts of theft or fraud.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,216 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.