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Definitions for Octroi
[1] (formerly especially in France and Italy) a local tax levied on certain articles, such as foodstuffs, on their entry into a city.
[2] the place at which such a tax is collected.
[3] the officials collecting it.
[4] the act of a sovereign in granting to subjects a constitution or other charter.
[5] (in some European countries, esp France) a duty on various goods brought into certain towns or cities
[6] the place where such a duty is collected
[7] the officers responsible for its collection
Words nearby Octroi
octopod, octopus, octoroon, octosyllabic, octosyllable, octroi, octuple, octuplet, octuplicate, octyl alcohol, octyl phenol
Origin of Octroi
1605–15; < French, noun derivative of octroyer to grant, partial Latinization of Old French otreier < Medieval Latin auctorizāre; see authorize
Word origin for Octroi
C17: from French octroyer to concede, from Medieval Latin auctorizāre to authorize