See Also: laxist(dictionary)

amercement (iou) and laxist (iou)


amercement (iou)



amercement noun. LME.
[Anglo-Norman amerciment, formed as AMERCE: see -MENT.]
Imposition of a discretionary penalty or fine (orig. one lighter than a fixed fine). LME.
A discretionary penalty or fine. LME.

laxist (iou)



laxist noun & adjective. M19.
[from LAX adjective + -IST.]
A. noun. A person who favours lax views or interpretation; a person who is not a rigorist. M19.
b. attrib. or as adjective. Of or pertaining to laxists. L19.