scot and lot
The term "scot and lot" originates from medieval England and refers to a system involving local taxation and communal responsibilities.
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Definition
C1Historical Taxation
(historical)A medieval local tax system where residents paid for communal expenses.
Example
- In medieval England, every household was required to contribute to scot and lot for the upkeep of local infrastructure.
C1Historical Voting
(historical)A voting qualification in historical England, where paying local taxes made one eligible to vote in certain elections.
Example
- Only those who paid scot and lot were allowed to vote in the borough elections.