stamp tax


stamp tax

noun

Definition of STAMP TAX

: a tax collected by means of a stamp purchased and affixed (as to a deck of playing cards); specifically : such a tax on a document (as a deed or promissory note) —called also stamp duty

First Known Use of STAMP TAX

1764

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: stan
Previous Word in the Dictionary: stamp seal
All Words Near: stamp tax

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up stamp tax? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More