1The corrupt official was mulcted of his ill-gotten gains and sentenced to prison.
2The company was mulcted of a substantial sum for violating environmental regulations.
3In the 19th century, debtors who failed to pay their debts could be mulcted of their property and even imprisoned.
4The government's decision to mulct the wealthy elite of their tax breaks was met with fierce resistance.
5The ancient law codes prescribed severe punishments, including mulcting, for those who committed serious crimes.