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Nov 30, 2009
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Pronunciation: (mulkt), [key]
v.t.
1. to deprive (someone) of something, as by fraud, extortion, etc.; swindle.
2. to obtain (money or the like) by fraud, extortion, etc.
3. to punish (a person) by fine, esp. for a misdemeanor.

n.
a fine, esp. for a misdemeanor.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

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