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rateably, adv.|ˈreɪtəblɪ| Also ratably. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In a rateable manner; proportionately.
1490Act 7 Hen. VII, c. 1 §2 Every Capteyn..shall..pay..the Wages ratably as is allowed unto theym by the King. 1534More Treat. on Passion Wks. 1288/1 We Christen people,..be ratabli bounden to the beliefe of moe thinges then were the Jewes. 1581Durham Wills & Inv. (Surtees) 116 Payinge all chardges ratiblye for the same. 1596Bacon Max. & Uses Com. Law 35 A summe of mony ratably levyed according to the proportion of the lands. 1702Lond. Gaz. No. 3835/4 Whoever discovers the said Goods, or Part, shall..be Ratably rewarded. 1796Morse Amer. Geog. II. 126 The effectual mode of conducting canals, is by companies, subscribing rateably to the expense. 1852Grote Greece ii. lxxii. IX. 256 A scheme of tribute..assessed rateably upon each city by Lysander. 1973N.Y. Law Jrnl. 4 Sept. 17/1 The widow's elective share must be paid ratably by all beneficiaries under the will. |