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Definition of Tribute
1. Noun. Something given or done as an expression of esteem.
2. Noun. Payment by one nation for protection by another.
3. Noun. Payment extorted by gangsters on threat of violence. "Every store in the neighborhood had to pay him protection"
Definition of Tribute
1. n. An annual or stated sum of money or other valuable thing, paid by one ruler or nation to another, either as an acknowledgment of submission, or as the price of peace and protection, or by virtue of some treaty; as, the Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.
2. v. i. To pay as tribute.
Definition of Tribute
1. Noun. An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift. ¹
2. Noun. A payment made by one nation to another in submission. ¹
3. Noun. Extortion; protection money. ¹
4. Noun. A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tribute
1. something given to show respect, gratitude, or admiration [n -S]
Medical Definition of Tribute
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1. An annual or stated sum of money or other valuable thing, paid by one ruler or nation to another, either as an acknowledgment of submission, or as the price of peace and protection, or by virtue of some treaty; as, the Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute. "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute." (C. C. Pinckney)
2. A personal contribution, as of money, praise, service, etc, made in token of services rendered, or as that which is due or deserved; as, a tribute of affection. "Implores the passing tribute of a sigh." (Gray)
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