benevolences

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Benevolences of one-tenth from the laity and of one-fourth from clergy demanded.

From Henry VIII and His Court 6th edition by Tree, Herbert

But the statute of Richard the Third which declared all exaction of Benevolences illegal was recalled to memory; the demand was evaded by London, and the Commissioners were driven out of Kent.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard

So Benevolences were made to take the place of regular taxes.

From General History for Colleges and High Schools by Myers, Philip Van Ness

His coolness and tact had displayed themselves during the revolt against Benevolences, when his influence alone averted a rising in the Eastern Counties.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard

One device adopted by the 'king for wringing money from his wealthy subjects was what was euphoniously termed Benevolences.

From General History for Colleges and High Schools by Myers, Philip Van Ness