benevolence
a forced tax exacted by certain kings of England; first enforced in 1473, led to Petition of Rights under Charles I; later declared illegal in 1689
en-GB/bɪˈnɛvələns/
en-US/bəˈnɛvələns/
a forced tax exacted by certain kings of England; first enforced in 1473, led to Petition of Rights under Charles I; later declared illegal in 1689