According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
MULCTING
Verb
mulcting
present participle of mulct
Noun
mulcting (plural mulctings)
The imposition of a fine or penalty.
Source: Wiktionary
MULCT
Mulct, n. Etym: [L. mulcta, multa.]
1. A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.
2. A blemish or defect. [Obs.]
Syn.
– Amercement; forfeit; forfeiture; penalty.
Mulct, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Mulcted; p. pr. & vb. n. Mulcting.] Etym: [L. mulctare, multare.]
1. To punish for an offense or misdemeanor by imposing a fine or forfeiture, esp. a pecuniary fine; to fine.
2. Hence, to deprive of; to withhold by way of punishment or discipline. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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