octroi Definition
a tax levied on goods entering a town or city.
Using octroi: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "octroi" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The octroi on imported goods was increased by the government.
Example
The city council abolished the octroi on food items.
Example
The octroi collection point is located at the entrance of the city.
octroi Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with octroi
Example
The octroi duty on imported goods was increased by the government.
Example
The octroi post is located at the entrance of the city.
octroi naka
a checkpoint where the tax on goods entering a town or city is collected
Example
The octroi naka is causing a lot of traffic congestion on the highway.
Origins of octroi
from Old French 'troier', meaning 'to carry' and 'huit', meaning 'eight'
Summary: octroi in Brief
'Octroi' [ok-troi] refers to a tax levied on goods entering a town or city. It is also known as 'octroi duty' and is collected at a designated point, such as an 'octroi post' or 'octroi naka.' Examples include 'The octroi on imported goods was increased by the government,' and 'The octroi collection point is located at the entrance of the city.'
