Noun
A privilege granted by the sovereign authority, as the exclusive right of trade granted to a guild or society; a concession.
A tax levied in money or kind at the gate of a French city on articles brought within the walls.
Source: Webster's dictionaryJaswant Parmar, a driver stranded at the Aslali octroi checkpost since early Wednesday morning, said: "I have chemical powders worth Rs 1.5 lakh but without our agents, I am not able to get to my destination in the city." Source: Internet
Later during the day, office-bearers of FSTTA and other associations jointly held a meeting near Ratan Market and it was resolved that a memorandum be submitted to the corporation chief to restrain the octroi officials from such behaviour. Source: Internet
The company has priced the car at Rs.7.40 lakh plus octroi duty (ex-showroom, Mumbai) with 18-month or 1.5 lakh km warranty. Source: Internet
In 1657 octroi was imposed in larger Danish cities which changed the layout and face of Aarhus over the following decades. Source: Internet
In 1851 octroi was abolished and the city walls were removed to provide easier access for trade. Source: Internet