taxation

noun

tax·​a·​tion tak-ˈsā-shən 

1

: the action of taxing

especially : the imposition of taxes

2

: revenue obtained from taxes

3

: the amount assessed as a tax

Examples of taxation in a Sentence

the federal right of taxation

Recent Examples on the Web

Given the more complete picture of taxation relative to income that is presented above, how should fairness and unfairness be regarded? —Charles F. Miller, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026

Still, relief at the pump is not only a smart political move but also something Illinoisans deserve, especially given our gas prices are higher than our neighbors thanks to multiple layers of taxation. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026

The logical, unromantic version of their history is that in the 17th century Chincoteague farmers moved their livestock to neighboring Assateague Island to roam freely and avoid fencing their land, as well as skirting various taxation laws. —Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026

To avoid taxation, property owners could make the home their primary residence or rent it out someone else who does so. —Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for taxation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Kids Definition

taxation

noun

tax·​a·​tion tak-ˈsā-shən 

: the action of taxing

especially : the establishing of taxes

Legal Definition

taxation

noun

tax·​a·​tion

1

: the action of taxing: as

a

: the imposition of taxes

b

: the judicial determination of costs

2

a

: revenue obtained from taxes

b

: the amount assessed as a tax

3

: a particular system of taxing

progressive taxation