To make false accusations or levy false charges against a person with the intent to tarnish that person's reputation or standing; to calumniate.
Falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another.
A false accusation or charge brought to tarnish another's reputation or standing.
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.