/əˈmɜːsəmənt/ – Noun
Definition: xch AMERCEMENT
A more thorough explanation: Amerciament is a legal term that refers to a penalty or fine imposed by a court as a punishment for an offense or as a way to compensate for damages caused by the offense. It is typically used in medieval English law and may also refer to a sum of money paid as a compromise to avoid a more severe punishment.
Example: The court imposed an amerciament on the defendant for failing to comply with the terms of the court order.