Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Legal Maxims

Question:
What is the meaning of the Latin term 'ad voleram'?
Options:
according to the value
fixed value
in good faith
meeting of mind
Correct Answer:
according to the value
Explanation:
Ad valorem is a Latin phrase that translates to “according to the value.” The essential characteristic of ad valorem tax is that it is proportional to the value of the underlying asset, unlike a specific tax, where the tax amount remains constant, irrespective of the underlying asset's value.
The most common ad valorem tax examples include property taxes on real estate, sales tax on consumer goods, and VAT on the value added to a final product or service.