Associations to the word «Octroi»
Noun
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Wiktionary
OCTROI, noun. (historical) A privilege granted by the sovereign authority, such as the exclusive right of trade granted to a guild or society; a concession.
OCTROI, noun. (historical) A tax levied in money or kind at the gate of a French city on articles brought within the walls.
Dictionary definition
OCTROI, noun. A tax on various goods brought into a town.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.