Census
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Lat. In old European law. A tax, or tribute, {tributam;) a toll. Esprit des Lois, liv.
30, c. 14.
A particular tax imposed on bondmen by their masters. Id. c.
15.
A yearly payment or rent. See Censa* ria, densuales, A yearly income or revenue. Census regalis; the royal revenue.
1 Bl. Com. 306. 2 Steph. Com. 564.