ratal

[ reyt-l ]
/ ˈreɪt l /

noun British.

the amount on which rates or taxes are assessed.

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Origin of ratal

First recorded in 1855–60; rate1 + -al1

Words nearby ratal

ratable, ratable value, ratafia, ratafia biscuit, ratak chain, ratal, ratan, ratana, rataplan, ratatouille, ratbag
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British Dictionary definitions for ratal

ratal
/ (ˈreɪtəl) British /

noun

the amount on which rates are assessed; ratable value

adjective

of or relating to rates (local taxation)

Word Origin for ratal

C19: see rate 1
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