Definition of Mulct
Mulct
mulct


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
deprive of or extract money by taxation or a fine;

e.g. After not paying taxes for several years, the IRS decided to mulct her refund in order to pay the debt.

(noun)
a fine or a payment that is compulsory;

e.g. She had to pay a mulct of $200 for parking her car in a 'No Parking' area.

(verb)
obtain money through fraudulent means; to swindle;

e.g. The con man tried to mulct the woman of every penny she owned.



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