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| trib·ute [ tríbbyoot ] (plural trib·utes) |
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1. expression of gratitude or praise: something said or given to show gratitude, praise, or admiration
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2. evidence of good: something that is indicative of a value, benefit, or good quality in somebody or something
  His success is a tribute to his determination.
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3. extorted money: payment exacted or extorted for protection
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4. history payment by one ruler to another: a payment made by one ruler or state to another as a sign of submission
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5. history payment to feudal lord: in medieval society, a payment made by a vassal to a lord, or an obligation for such payment
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| [14th century. Directly or via French < Latin tributum< tribuere "give out among the tribes" < tribus (see tribe)] |
