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ratal

American

[reyt-l] / ˈreɪt l /

noun

British.

the amount on which rates or taxes are assessed.

ratal British

/ ˈreɪtəl /

noun

the amount on which rates are assessed; ratable value

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adjective

of or relating to rates (local taxation)

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Etymology

Origin of ratal

First recorded in 1855–60; rate ¹ + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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A wasq is equal to 60 s�', and a s�' is equal to 8 ratal.

From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward

A ratal is equal to 1 lb; so a wasq, a load for one camel, is about 480 lb.

From The Faith of Islam by Sell, Edward

However, the bill was unexpectedly wrecked June 18th, by an amendment substituting a ratal instead of a rental basis for the borough franchise.

From The Grand Old Man by Cook, Richard B. (Richard Briscoe)

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