# Protection fee

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## Definition

In Germany, a fee paid to the emperor by free imperial estates being subjected directly to the German emperor in order to secure their legal status vis-à-vis imperial princes. - In some German cities and territorial states, as well as in Austria and Switzerland, a tribute to be paid by individuals of Jewish faith (Judentribut) on the grounds that they had to protect themselves from possible attacks: a protection money. - See Bewachungsgeld, Geleitgeld, Schuldschein-Beurkundungsgeld, Synagogengeld, Toleranzgeld. Attention: The financial encyclopedia is protected by copyright and may only be used for private purposes without express consent! University Professor Dr. Gerhard Merk, Dipl.rer.pol., Dipl.rer.oec. Professor Dr. Eckehard Krah, Dipl.rer.pol. E-mail address: info@ekrah.com https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Ernst_Merk https://www.jung-stilling-gesellschaft.de/merk/ https://www.gerhardmerk.de/

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