(A) punishment. A fine imposed on the conviction of an offence. (B) commerce. An imposition laid on ships or goods by a company of trade, for the maintenance of consuls and the like. Obsolete.
(A) punishment. A fine imposed on the conviction of an offence. (B) commerce. An imposition laid on ships or goods by a company of trade, for the maintenance of consuls and the like. Obsolete.