·noun A blemish or defect.
II. Mulct ·noun A fine or penalty, ·esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
III. Mulct ·vt Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline.
IV. Mulct ·vt To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, ·esp. a pecuniary fine; to Fine.