"Mulct" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Mulct" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Mulct" Meaning

Mulct: To mulct is to take or receive a sum of money as a punishment or fine, especially in law. It can also mean to extract money from someone unfairly or illegitimately.

"Mulct" Examples

Usage Examples of "Mulct"


1. Punitive Fine

The government is expected to mulct the company for its role in the environmental disaster. ($1 billion fine payable)

2. Compensation

The family received a settlement to mulct the injured party for their financial losses. ($500,000 compensation awarded)

3. Forced Payment

The government says that requiring citizens to report their income is a way to mulct individuals who are not paying their fair share of taxes.

4. Exorbitant Price

Be cautious when dealing with used car salesmen, they often try to mulct you with an inflated price tag.

5. Unfairly Charging

The store was accused of mulcting customers by charging an exorbitant delivery fee for small orders.

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Mulcahy

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Mulcahy is a surname of Irish origin. It means " cursing" or "malediction" in Irish, derived from the Gaelic word "mulchaide". It's likely an anglicized form of the Gaelic surname "Ó Maoldhamhnaigh", which is an Irish sept of the Kinsella clan.

Mulch

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Mulch refers to a layer of organic material spread over the soil in a garden or yard to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. It can be made from various materials such as wood chips, leaves, grass clippings, or newspaper. Mulch helps to create a barrier between the soil and the air, reducing evaporation and runoff, and can also add nutrients to the soil as it breaks down.

Mulched

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Mulched: (verb) to cut (organic matter such as leaves, branches, or grass) into small pieces and leave them on the soil to act as a nutrient-rich compost, or (noun) the process of doing this.

Mulches

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Mulches refers to layers of organic materials, such as wood chips, leaves, or straw, spread on the surface of the ground to retain moisture, suppress weed growth, and regulate soil temperature.

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Mulciber

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Mulcted

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Mulcting

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Mulcting is the act of coercing or extorting money from someone, often in a threatening or dishonest manner. It can also refer to the act of imposing a fine or penalty on someone as a punishment for a violation of a rule or law.

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Mule

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A mule is a hybrid animal that is the offspring of a male donkey (a jack) and a female horse (a mare). It is often sterile and typically retains characteristics of both its parents, such as its size, strength, and distinctive appearance. Mules are known for their intelligence, strong sense of self-preservation, and ability to thrive in a variety of environments. The term "mule" can also be used figuratively to describe something that is stubborn or difficult to handle.

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Mules

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Mules are the offspring of a male donkey (a jack) and a female horse (a mare). They are hybrids, meaning they are not the same species as either their parents. Mules are known for their strength and have been used for packing and riding in many cultures. They are also often considered to be more intelligent and easier to train than horses.

Muleta

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