Mūlct, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. MULCTED; p. pr. & vb. n. MULCTING.] [Fr. mulcter, Lat. mulctare, multare, It. multare, Sp. multar. See supra.]

1. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a pecuniary fine; to fine.
2. Hence, to deprive of: to withhold from by way of punishment or discipline.