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tribute

/ˈtrɪbjuːt/B2

貢物 / 保護費 (n.)

弱國或臣屬向強國繳納的禮金或財物以求和平。這裡指城主們為了免受多斯拉克人屠城而送上的金銀或奴隸。

If you rule a city and you see the horde approaching,
you have two choices, pay tribute or fight.
An easy choice for most.
tribute — Game of Thrones S01E03 · ReelWord