Definitions

1. adjective

Punishing or exacting money from someone as a penalty.

“The corrupt official’s mulctary fines were widely criticized by the media.”

2. noun

A fine or penalty exacted as a punishment.

“The mulctary imposed on him was substantial, covering several thousand dollars.”

3. verb

To fine or exact money from someone as a penalty.

“The judge mulcted the defendant for violating the terms of his probation.”