Mulcting: meaning, definitions and examples

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mulcting

 

[ mสŒlk.tษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To mulct means to defraud or swindle someone, often involving the extraction of money from an individual through deception or unlawful means. This term can apply to various forms of trickery aimed at rendering someone financially worse off. In some cases, it can refer to the imposition of a fine or penalty, which is typically a legal consequence for wrongdoing. While it carries a negative connotation, it is more commonly used in legal and literary contexts.

Synonyms

cheat, con, defraud, rob, swindle

Examples of usage

  • The fraudulent scheme aimed at mulcting unsuspecting investors.
  • He was charged with mulcting funds from the charity.
  • The report detailed how the scam was designed to mulct the elderly.
  • Authorities are cracking down on those who seek to mulct citizens through scams.

Translations

Translations of the word "mulcting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น multa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคฐเฅเคฎเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช BuรŸgeld

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ denda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆั‚ั€ะฐั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grzywna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝฐ้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amende

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ multa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ceza

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒŒ๊ธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pokuta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pokuta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝšๆฌพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ globa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sekt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ะฟะฟาฑะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™rimษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ multa

Etymology

The word 'mulct' has its origins in Latin, specifically from the term 'mลซlctฤre-,' which means to fine or to punish by fine. This Latin root reflects the act of inflicting a penalty, often related to monetary loss. The term evolved through the Middle English adaptations before settling into its current use in modern English. Mulcting is often associated with legal contexts, where fines are imposed as a means of punishment for wrongdoings. Over time, its usage broadened to encompass any form of trickery or deceit that results in someone's financial detriment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,144, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.