Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
affeerors — /afirarz/ In common law, persons who, in court leets, upon oath, settled and moderated the fines and amercements imposed on those who had committed offenses arbitrarily punishable, or that had no express penalty appointed by statute. They were… … Black's law dictionary
amercement — /amarsmant/ A money penalty in the nature of a fine imposed upon an officer for some misconduct or neglect of duty. Sherman v. Upton, Inc., S.D., 242 N.W.2d 666, 667. At common law, it was assessed by the peers of the delinquent, or the affeerors … Black's law dictionary
amercement — /amarsmant/ A money penalty in the nature of a fine imposed upon an officer for some misconduct or neglect of duty. Sherman v. Upton, Inc., S.D., 242 N.W.2d 666, 667. At common law, it was assessed by the peers of the delinquent, or the affeerors … Black's law dictionary
