Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The ratio at which rates are assessed; also, the amount of rates assessed.

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Examples

  • However, the bill was unexpectedly wrecked June 18th, by an amendment substituting a ratal instead of a rental basis for the borough franchise.

    The Grand Old Man Cook, Richard B 1989

  • A wasq is equal to 60 sá ', and a sá' is equal to 8 ratal.

    The Faith of Islam Edward Sell

  • A ratal is equal to 1 lb; so a wasq, a load for one camel, is about 480 lb.

    The Faith of Islam Edward Sell

  • However, the bill was unexpectedly wrecked June 18th, by an amendment substituting a ratal instead of a rental basis for the borough franchise.

    The Grand Old Man Richard B. Cook

  • Nahseb l-ahjar jixghel xemgha ta ratal w jghid gietni tajjeb.

    UnderwaterTimes.com News of the Underwater World 2010

  • Provided, nevertheless, that each town now incorporated, not having one hundred and fifty ratal) le polls, may elect one representative; but no}) lace shall hereafter be incor - porated with the privilege of electing a representative, unless there are within the same one hundred and fifty ratable polls.

    Acts and resolves passed by the General Court 1663

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