OCTROI


Meaning of OCTROI in English

[ 'ɒktrwα: ]

■ noun ( plural ~s ) a duty levied in some countries on various goods entering a town or city.

Origin

C16: from Fr. octroyer 'to grant', based on med. L. auctorizare (see authorize ).

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