Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To grant as a privilege; authorize; concede, as an exclusive right of trade by a government or company.
- To impose by authority.
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Examples
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Fr. muids, measures of about five quarters. octroy, v. (Fr.), to bestow. ongles, n.
The Golden Legend, vol. 2 1230-1298 1900
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Our Lord hath showed many miracles for this glorious saint, and much he ought to be honoured in this world, and then pray we unto this blessed saint, S. Firmin, that he pray for us to our Lord that he will pardon us our sins, and octroy and grant to us the glory of heaven.
The Golden Legend, vol. 2 1230-1298 1900
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(octroy) was secured for the Company, and especially to Usselinx, who was to receive a royalty of one thousandth upon all articles bought or sold by the Company.
Great Epochs in American History, Vol. II The Planting Of The First Colonies: 1562—1733 Various 1885
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