Etymology: French, from Late Latin census land tax, from Latin, valuation of property for the purpose of imposing taxes — more at census
French & Canadian law : payment or service reserved to an owner of an estate as a recognition of his title
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cens /sãs/ (French-Canadian law)
noun
A nominal annual payment given to the owner of an estate or property in recognition of his or her title
ORIGIN: Fr L cēnsēre to estimate
Useful english dictionary. 2012.