(Small and new customs.) Imposts of 3d. in the pound, due formerly in England from merchant strangers only, for all commodities, as well imported as exported. This was usually called the “aliens duty,” and was first granted in 31 Edw. I. 1 Bl. Comm. 314; 4 Inst 29.
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