Amerciament
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
or AMERC.imposed by some lord or count, in distinction from a fine, which is expressed according to the statute. Kitch. 78.
— Amerciament royal, when the amerciament. made by the sheriff, or any other officer of the ing. 4 BI. Com. 372.