VECTIGALIA (law)

VECTIGALIA. Among the Romans this word signified duties which were paid to the prince for the importation and exportation of certain merchandise. They the prince for the importation and exportation of certain merchandise. They differed from tribute, which was a tax paid by each individual. Code, 4, 61, differed from tribute, which was a tax paid by each individual. Code, 4, 61, 5 and 13. 5 and 13.