Definition
Meaning and examples
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tax
ചെറുരാജ്യങ്ങൾ ചക്രവർത്തിക്ക് കപ്പം കൊടുത്തു. ceṟurājyaṅṅaḷ cakravarttikku kappam koṭuttu. “The small kingdoms paid tribute to the emperor.”
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toll
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tribute in token of vassalage
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bribe
In plain English tax means charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government.
Etymology
Inherited from Proto-Dravidian *kapp-am. Cognate with Tamil கப்பம் (kappam).