amercing

v.

punish with an arbitrary penalty

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

1. The king ordered the amercing of those who broke the law.
   国王下令对违法者施加罚款。
2. The sheriff was tasked with amercing individuals who failed to pay their fines.
   没有缴纳罚款的人被警长罚款。