inheritance tax
inheritance tax
nounDefinition of INHERITANCE TAX
1
: a tax on a decedent's net estate that is levied after the estate is transmitted to the inheritors
2
: death tax; especially : estate tax
First Known Use of INHERITANCE TAX
1841
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