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

The French economist was an academic star who has spent years studying inequality and taxation. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Australia has a similar system, also funded by general taxation. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 Oct. 2026

That may affect tax brackets, Social Security taxation, Medicare IRMAA surcharges, state taxes, capital gains planning and cash flow. — Ronald Stair, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

That provision could be challenged in court based on past decisions against retrospective taxation. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for taxation

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

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