Third person singular present tense of 'amerce'; imposes a fine or penalty on someone.
From the base verb 'amerce' with the third-person singular present '-s' ending, showing current or habitual action.
When a medieval document says 'the court amerces John Baker three shillings,' it's using this exact form—a snapshot of legal action frozen in time.
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