/əˈmɜːs/ – Verb
Definition: phạt, bắt nộp phạt.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “amerce” refers to the act of imposing a fine or penalty upon an individual as a result of a legal judgment or conviction. The term is often used in historical or archaic legal contexts to describe the process of levying a monetary punishment for an offense or wrongdoing.
Example: The court decided to amerce the defendant for failing to comply with the terms of the probation.