Found 2 items, similar to Ad valorem.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: ad valorem ad valorem adv : in proportion to the estimated value of the goods taxed; “the goods were taxed ad valorem” [syn: ad val]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Ad valorem Ad valorem \Ad va*lo"rem\ [L., according to the value.] (Com.) A term used to denote a duty or charge laid upon goods, at a certain rate per cent upon their value, as stated in their invoice, -- in opposition to a specific sum upon a given quantity or number; as, an ad valorem duty of twenty per cent. [1913 Webster]