In early British criminal law, a(n) _____ was a monetary penalty imposed arbitrarily at the discretion of a court for an offense.

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An amercement was a type of penalty in early British criminal law where a monetary fine was imposed arbitrarily at the discretion of a court for an offense. The amount of the fine was not fixed by law and could vary depending on the severity of the offense and the judge's discretion.

In Early British Criminal Law, A(n) _____ Was a Monetary