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<p>A <b>tribute</b> (; from <a href="page.php?w=Latin">Latin</a> tributum, "contribution") is wealth, often <a href="page.php?w=Gifts_in_kind">in kind</a>, that a party gives to another as a sign of submission, allegiance or respect. Various ancient states exacted tribute from the rulers of lands which the state conquered. In the case of <a href="page.php?w=Military_alliance">alliance</a>s, lesser parties may pay tribute to more powerful parties as a sign of allegiance. Tributes are different from taxes, as they are not collected in the same regularly</p><p>
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