amerces

v.

punish with an arbitrary penalty

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

1. The court amerces the defendant for breaking the contract.
   法院因被告违反合同对其处以罚款。
2. The sheriff amerces those who were caught hunting without a license.
   警长对那些未经许可狩猎的人处以罚款。