tribute

  • (noun): An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
  • (noun): A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
  • (noun): Extortion; protection money.
  • (noun): A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.
  • (noun): A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
  • (verb): To pay as tribute.
  • Please accept this as a tribute of our thanks.
  • The Ancient Romans made their conquered countries pay tribute.