(1):

(n.) The act of contributing.

(2):

(n.) That which is contributed; - either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals.

(3):

(n.) An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.

(4):

(n.) Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit.