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devoir
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A quick definition of devoir:
Term: devoir
Definition: Devoir means duty or tax. It was used in old laws to refer to the taxes and customs that merchants had to pay when trading in certain places.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: A devoir is a duty or tax that someone is required to pay.
Example: In the statute of 2 R. 2, cap. 3, it is stated that all western merchants who are friends with the king must pay all customs, subsidies, and other devoirs of Calais. This means that they have a duty to pay taxes and fees when doing business in Calais.