ratepayer

ratepayer
ratepaying, adj., n.
/rayt"pay'euhr/, n.
1. a person who pays a regular charge for the use of a public utility, as gas or electricity, usually based on the quantity consumed.
2. Brit. a person who pays rates; a taxpayer of the local government.
[1835-45; RATE1 + PAYER]

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