Present participle of 'amerce'; the act of imposing a fine or penalty on someone.
From 'amerce' + '-ing' suffix (ongoing action). Shows the continuous or progressive form of the verb, describing punishment in process.
A judge 'amercing' someone was the medieval equivalent of sentencing—the courtroom moment where a person's fine was officially announced and their punishment became legally binding.
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