单词 | rate poundage |
释义 | > as lemmasrate poundage rate poundage n. British a figure (expressed as a number of pence in the pound) by which a property's rateable value is multiplied to determine the amount payable in rates. ΚΠ 1928 Times 30 June 9/1 The general effect of the scheme of distribution will be..to reduce the rate poundage in most districts. 1988 Which? Mar. 134/1 If your home has a rateable value of £274 and the rate poundage is £1.50 in the pound, you'll have to pay rates of £274 x 1.50 = £411. 2005 Herald (Glasgow) (Nexis) 7 Oct. 2 The current rate poundage for non-domestic property is 46.1p in Scotland, but 42.2p in England. < as lemmas |
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