chiefage Synonyms
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chiefage Meaning
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chiefage (n.)
A tribute by the head; a capitation tax.
chiefage Sentence Examples
- The chiefage for using the toll road had increased significantly over the past year.
- According to local law, all merchants passing through the city gates were required to pay a chiefage.
- The chiefage levied on merchants trading in the market helped fund the town's infrastructure.
- The chiefage collected at the port served as an important source of revenue for the city.
- The imposition of chiefage on imported goods sparked protests among traders.
- As travelers passed through the checkpoint, they had to pay the chiefage to enter the neighboring territory.
- The chiefage on goods transported along the river was subject to periodic review by the authorities.
- He begrudgingly paid the chiefage to the toll collector as he passed through the tollgate.
- The merchants grumbled about the high chiefage imposed by the local lord.
- The chiefage system was integral to the economy of the medieval town, regulating trade and providing revenue for the ruling authority.
FAQs About the word chiefage
A tribute by the head; a capitation tax.
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The chiefage for using the toll road had increased significantly over the past year.
According to local law, all merchants passing through the city gates were required to pay a chiefage.
The chiefage levied on merchants trading in the market helped fund the town's infrastructure.
The chiefage collected at the port served as an important source of revenue for the city.
