amerced

v.

punish with an arbitrary penalty

punish by a fine imposed arbitrarily by the discretion of the court

1. The merchant was amerced for selling goods without the required license.
   商人因未持有必需的许可证销售商品而被罚款。
2. The villagers were amerced after they were found hunting during the off-season.
   村民们因在禁猎季节期间被发现偷猎而被罚款。