taxation

noun

tax·​a·​tion tak-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce taxation (audio)
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
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Trump’s First-Term Tax Cuts Are Back In Focus Since the passage of the TCJA, many have circled this moment as an inflection point on the future of taxation in the U.S. Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 Colorado’s government would maintain authority over statewide concerns, but proponents say Douglas County would have increased local control over issues like taxation, land use, zoning and governance structure. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 May 2025 Likewise, focusing on pretax income ignores the consequences of progressive taxation and, crucially, the vast public spending on health care, education, and pensions that disproportionately benefits lower- and middle-income households. Daniel Waldenstrom, Foreign Affairs, 19 May 2025 The Trump grand vision is to create a level taxation playing field by imposing higher tax rates on products made in places like Beijing and then lower taxes on things made in Baltimore. Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for taxation

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of taxation was in the 14th century

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“Taxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxation. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

taxation

noun
tax·​a·​tion tak-ˈsā-shən How to pronounce taxation (audio)
: 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

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