Definition of ad valorem
: imposed at a rate percent of value ad valorem tax on goods — compare specific 5b
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Origin and Etymology of ad valorem
Latin, according to the value
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ad valorem
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adjective
ad va·lo·rem
\ˈad-və-ˈlōr-əm, ˈäd-vä-ˈlō-rem\
Legal Definition of ad valorem
: imposed at a rate based on a percent of value an ad valorem tax on real estate
Origin and Etymology of ad valorem
Latin, according to the value
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