oktroi

Indonesian

Etymology

From Dutch octrooi (“patent”), from Middle Dutch octroy, possibly from Latin auctōrō, auctor. Compare to French octroi (“grant; concession”).

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Indonesian) IPA(key): /ˈoktroi̯/ [ˈok̚.t̪roi̯]
  • Rhymes: -oktroi̯
  • Syllabification: ok‧troi

Noun

oktroi (plural oktroi-oktroi)

  1. (law, business) patent
    Synonym: paten

Usage notes

The word (and the unadapted Dutch form octrooi) is used to describe the right of Dutch East India Company.

Further reading

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