VECTIGAL

vectigal (vek-tI-g[schwa]l), n. Roman & civil law. 1. A tax, esp. an import or export duty, paid to the state. 2. An annual ground rent paid in kind or in money. Pl. vectigalia (vek-t[schwa]-gay-lee-[schwa]). vectigal judiciarium (vek-tI-g[schwa]l joo-dish-ee-air-ee-[schwa]m), n. A tax or fine to defray the expenses of maintaining courts of justice. Pl. vectigalia judiciaria.