octroi
Syllabification: (oc·troi)
Pronunciation: /ˈäktroi, äkˈtrwä/
Definition of octroi
noun
Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense 'concession', especially one giving an exclusive right of trade): from French octroyer 'to grant', based on medieval Latin auctorizare (see authorize). The current senses dates from the early 18th century