A formal charge brought against a person in a court of law.
An allegation.
The act of accusing.
To pay as tribute.
A certain proportion of the mined ore, or of its value, given to the miner as payment.
A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
Extortion; protection money.
An homage made in a body of work to another work or creator.
An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.