Duhuliye

Origin

Duhûliye is derived from the Arabic root duḫūl (ﺩﺧﻮﻝ). The term evolved around the meaning “entry” and was used in Turkish to denote both the fee paid for entry into a space and the duty associated with the import of goods.

Areas of Use

• Everyday and urban language (historical): Refers to the entrance fee charged for entertainment venues and public spaces.
• Commercial language: Used to describe fees and taxes levied on the import of goods into the country.
• Literary texts: Appears in contexts reflecting the social and economic life of the period.