octroi
(formerly especially in France and Italy) a local tax levied on certain articles, such as foodstuffs, on their entry into a city.
the place at which such a tax is collected.
the officials collecting it.
the act of a sovereign in granting to subjects a constitution or other charter.
Origin of octroi
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How to use octroi in a sentence
These localities were free as regards customs duties, although dues of the nature of octroi charges were often levied.
A few duties are, however, levied, which are really octroi rather than customs charges.
Then they will probably ask to see our papers at the octroi?
The Firefly Of France | Marion Polk AngellottiThe octroi officials looked curiously at the shuffling, stooping figure as he went by, and one of them laughed.
Zut and Other Parisians | Guy Wetmore CarrylThe octroi, in its present form, is a comparatively modern institution.
British Dictionary definitions for octroi
/ (ˈɒktrwɑː) /
(in some European countries, esp France) a duty on various goods brought into certain towns or cities
the place where such a duty is collected
the officers responsible for its collection
Origin of octroi
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