tribute

  1. Noun.  An acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift.
  2. Noun.  A payment made by one nation to another in submission.
  3. Noun.  Extortion; protection money.
  4. Noun.  A payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord.

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