/əˈmɜːsmənt/ – Noun
Definition: 1. bắt phạt, việc tòa án bắt phạt một số tiền không được pháp luật quy định;
2. số tiền bị phạt do tòa án xác định.
A more thorough explanation: Amercement is a legal term that refers to a penalty or fine imposed by a court as a punishment for an offense or as a settlement in a civil case. It is typically a monetary penalty imposed on a person who has committed a minor offense or has failed to fulfill a legal obligation.
Example: The court imposed an amercement on the defendant for failing to comply with the court order.
