verb
Meaning 1
To grant (a privilege etc, by a government etc).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
octroy
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History
Etymology
From Middle English octroy, from Middle French octroyer, from Old French otroiier, from Latin auctōrizō. Doublet of authorize.
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: atorgar — to grant a privilege
- French: octroyer — to grant a privilege
- Italian: ottriare — to grant a privilege
- Spanish: otorgar — to grant a privilege