A tax formerly levied on a parish or county to provide a fund to cover the costs of the apprehension, prosecution, and maintenance in prison of criminals.
Origin
Late 16th century. From rogue + money.
Definition of rogue money in US English:
rogue money
nounˈrəʊɡ ˌmʌni
English Regional, Durham, Scottish historical
A tax formerly levied on a parish or county to provide a fund to cover the costs of the apprehension, prosecution, and maintenance in prison of criminals.