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Punishes With Arbitrary Penalties Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "AMERCES" which means:
- verb
- • Punish with an arbitrary penalty
- • Punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court
An example sentence would be:
- • "The judge amerces the defendant for his reckless behavior."
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New York Times13 Oct 1996 | Down 94 | |
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