taxation Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
revenue enhancement; tax.
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noun government income due to taxation
tax revenue; tax income; revenue.
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noun the imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state
WordNet
Tax*a"tion noun
Etymology
F.Definitions
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The act of laying a tax, or of imposing taxes, as on the subjects of a state, by government, or on the members of a corporation or company, by the proper authority; the raising of revenue; also, a system of raising revenue. -
(Law) The act of taxing, or assessing a bill of cost. -
Tax; sum imposed. R. Daniel. -
Charge; accusation. Obs. Shak.