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Decimae: A word from Latin meaning "ten". In the past, the Pope used to receive one-tenth of the profits earned by a church. Later, the English government took over this practice. It was called decimae. Sometimes, people paid the church in grain or wool instead of money.
Definition: Decimae is a term used in Ecclesiastical law. It refers to two things:
For example, if a farmer had a good harvest and earned $10,000, they would have to pay $1,000 as decimae to the church. This was a way for the church to earn money and support its activities.