French Word · Beginner
banvin
the monopoly held by a feudal lord on sales of wine in their jurisdiction during a particular period of time
Pronunciation: /bɑ̃.vɛ̃/
Meaning
the monopoly held by a feudal lord on sales of wine in their jurisdiction during a particular period of time
Example
De la sorte, le banvin empêchait le débit de vins de qualité inférieure et servait l'intérêt général.
In this way, the banvin prevented the output of poor-quality wines and served the general interest.
Practice tips
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