Definition of Amerciament. Meaning of Amerciament. Synonyms of Amerciament

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Definition of Amerciament

Amerciament
Amerciament A*mer"cia*ment, n. [LL. amerciamentum.] Same as Amercement. --Mozley & W.

Meaning of Amerciament from wikipedia

- An amercement is a financial penalty in English law, common during the Middle Ages, imposed either by the court or by peers. While it is often synonymous...
- of Gloucester: "Josce, Jew of Gloucester, owes 100 shillings for an amerciament for the moneys which he lent to those who against the king's prohibition...
- following record occurs: "Josce Jew of Gloucester owes 100 shillings for an amerciament for the money which he lent to those who against the king's prohibition...
- Citation Short title Title Extent of repeal 3 Edw. 1. c. 6 Amercements Amerciaments shall be reasonable. The words "city, borough, nor town nor any." 3 Edw...
- XVI. Imbezilling and purloining the King's goods. XVII. Issues, fines, amerciaments received by sheriffs XVIII. Jesuits, seminaries and Romish priests excepted...
- repeal 3 Edw. 1. c. 6 Amercements The Statutes of Westminster, the first. Amerciaments shall be reasonable. As far as it relates to a city, borough, or town...
- no Disturbance of Free Elections. — still in force (Amercements) c. 6 Amerciaments shall be reasonable, and according to the Offence. — repealed by Criminal...
- Eschekere (Statutes of the Exchequer) c. 19 N/A Estreats of Fines and Amerciaments shall be delivered into the Exchequer. The whole act. Les Estatuz del...
- (Ireland) 1851 An Act for the better Collection of Fines, Penalties, Issues, Amerciaments, and forfeited Recognizances in Ireland. Sections Nineteen and Twenty-one...
- Eschekere (Statutes of the Exchequer) c. 19 N/A Estreats of Fines and Amerciaments shall be delivered into the Exchequer. The whole act. Les Estatuz del...