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1. Publicani: Publicani, literally men employed "in connexion with the revenue," (publicum, from populus, people), or possibly "in the public service," the name given in ancient Rome to a body of men who either hired state property or monopolies for a certain ... [100%] 2022-09-02
2. Publican: In antiquity, publicans (Greek τελώνης telōnēs ; Latin publicanus ; publicani ) were public contractors, in whose official capacity they often supplied the Roman legions and military, managed the collection of port duties, and oversaw public building projects. In addition, they served as tax ... (Religion) [96%] 2023-08-26 [Christian terminology]
3. Publican: Local tax-farmer; the office existed among the Jews under the Roman dominion. The Romans were accustomed to farm out, generally for five years, the customs dues on exports. These taxes were mainly ad valorem, and therefore, as the value ... (Jewish encyclopedia 1906) [96%] 1906-01-01 [Jewish encyclopedia 1906]
4. Publican: PUBLICAN pub'-li-kan. See TAX, TAXING. pub'-li-kan. See TAX, TAXING. [96%] 1915-01-01