Legal Definitions - gavelgeld

Definition: Gavelgeld (gav-uhl-geld) is a historical term that refers to property that yields a profit or a toll. It can also refer to the tribute or toll itself.

Examples:

• A landlord charging rent for a property is an example of gavelgeld.
• In medieval times, tolls were collected from travelers passing through certain areas. This toll was also known as gavelgeld.

The examples illustrate how gavelgeld refers to a form of payment or profit that is collected from property or individuals. In the first example, the landlord collects rent as a form of gavelgeld. In the second example, tolls were collected from travelers as a form of gavelgeld.