Gabella
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In old European law. A tax or duty on merchandise or personalty. Spelman; Cowell. A tax on salt in France. Spelman; Brande.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Same as Gabel.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The Law Latin form of "gabel," (g. v.)
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A tax or duty on personalty. Cowell; Spelman.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [Fr. gabelle.] In old European law. A tax or duty on merchandise, or personal property. Spelman, Cowell. A tax on salt in France. Spelman. Brande. Gabellatus, a collector of taxes or customs. Spelman.