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(historical) An assessment formerly levied in every county in Scotland for the expenses of catching and prosecuting criminals.

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rogue money

Source Word

rogue money

historical uncountable

(historical) An assessment formerly levied in every county in Scotland for the expenses of catching and prosecuting criminals.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的）スコットランドの各郡で、犯罪者の捕捉や起訴の費用を賄うために課された特別な徴税

In the 17th century, sheriffs still collected rogue money to fund the expenses of catching and prosecuting criminals.

17世紀には、保安官たちは犯罪者の逮捕と起訴にかかる費用を賄うために郡ごとの課徴金を徴収していた。

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(historical) An assessment formerly levied in every county in Scotland for the expenses of catching and prosecuting criminals.