Legal Definitions - octroy

Octroy (ok-troy) is a verb used to describe the act of a sovereign granting or conceding a privilege.

1. The king octroyed the right to vote to his subjects.

2. The government octroyed a tax exemption to small businesses.

In the first example, the king granted his subjects the privilege of voting. In the second example, the government conceded a tax exemption to small businesses.

It is important to note that octroy is typically used in the context of a sovereign or governing body granting a privilege, rather than an individual.