A synonym, typically used in civil law actions, is
mulct. One common example of a fine is money paid for violations of traffic laws.
Kaynak: Fine (penalty)This system was extremely intricate and the fines themselves, singularly a "
mulct were also varied according to the social status of the
Kaynak: Norse lawIn Brompton the fine was called a "
mulct" ("Patrick Brompton church and village" magazine; text by Jane Hatcher). Plaque at Tockholes
Kaynak: Animal poundNotwithstanding this, in 1273 he was
mulct ed in 4,000 marks of silver and four of gold (Matthew Paris , Chronica Majora, iv.260).
Kaynak: Aaron of YorkThe maximum sentence in the Magistracy is two years' imprisonment and a
mulct of $100,000. There were more than forty defendants attended
Kaynak: North Kowloon MagistracyI'd pay 'em like Renter Shares, sconce off their half Crowns!!!—
mulct them out of their Benefits, &c, come Drury Lane Slang over em!."
Kaynak: Richard Brinsley Sheridan