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First published 1921; not fully revised

zollvereinnoun

Now Historical.
  1. 1843–
    A customs union formed in 1817, originally between certain German states, and after 1833 including all the states, for the maintenance of a uniform rate of customs duties from other countries and of free trade among themselves. Also in extended use.
    1. 1843
      The Zollverein.—The Bavarian Chamber of Deputies..voted by an immense majority the two following resolutions.
      Times 21 August 5/2
    2. 1847
      The Prussian law of 1818, and the tariff which followed it, form the foundation of the German Zollverein.
      R. Cobden in J. Morley, Life of Richard Cobden (1881) vol. I. xviii. 448
    3. 1862
      London Exhibition. Special Catalogue of the Zollverein-Department edited by authority of the Commissioners of the Zollverein-Governments.
      (title)
    4. 1893
      When colonists propose an Imperial zollverein.
      G. Smith, Ess. Quest. Day 150

zollverein, n. was first published in 1921; not fully revised.

zollverein, n. was last modified in July 2023.