Crossword clues for octroi
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Octroi \Oc`troi"\, n. [F.]
A privilege granted by the sovereign authority, as the exclusive right of trade granted to a guild or society; a concession.
A tax levied in money or kind at the gate of a French city on articles brought within the walls.
Wiktionary
n. 1 (context historical English) A privilege granted by the sovereign authority, such as the exclusive right of trade granted to a guild or society; a concession. 2 (context historical English) A tax levied in money or kind at the gate of a French city on articles brought within the walls.
WordNet
n. a tax on various goods brought into a town
Wikipedia
Usage examples of "octroi".
Think of all the craftsmen whom the stagnation of manufactures, the augmentation of octrois, the rigor of winter, and the dearness of bread have reduced to extreme distress.
In February and March, 1791, it abolishes octrois and entrance-dues in all the cities and boroughs of the kingdom, all the excise duties and those connected with the excise, especially all taxes which affect the manufacture, sale, or circulation of beverages.
In vain does the National Assembly order their reconstruction, insist on the maintenance of duties and octrois, and explain to the people the public needs, pathetically reminding them, moreover, that the Assembly has already given them relief.
The people are able to do it because, having got rid of tithes, feudal dues, the salt-tax, octrois and excise duties, they are in a comfortable position.