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

These numbers — and the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit — set the stage for a monumental, multi-front war over taxation this year, including three statewide ballot measures that could dramatically alter the politics of taxation. —Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024

These numbers – and the state’s multibillion-dollar budget deficit – set the stage for a monumental, multi-front war over taxation this year, including three statewide ballot measures that could dramatically alter the politics of taxation. —Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 9 Apr. 2024

Their data suggest that corporate taxation is a key vulnerability this fall for Mr. Trump, who cut corporate tax rates while in office and is set to face Mr. Biden in a 2020 rematch. —Jim Tankersley, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024

Other parallels between taxation in ancient Egypt and modern societies abound. —Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Other templates concentrate on institutions and brands that are trusted by consumers worldwide, including utilities, banks, government bodies such as taxation as well as airlines. —Davey Winder, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

The Navajo Nation has endured issues such as dual taxation and inadequate law enforcement, education and health care funding, Slater said. —The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024

The 28-year-old South Asian engineer, who lives in Whitestone, also isn’t registered with a party, cares deeply about taxation and bail reform — and hasn’t made up his mind whom to vote for yet. —Celeste Katz Marston, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2024

Most physical evidence of taxation in ancient Egypt dates to the peak of the civilization’s recordkeeping: the New Kingdom (1550 to 1070 B.C.E.), when a fleet of tax collectors and scribes kept the Royal Treasury’s coffers fully stocked. —Kate McMahon, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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