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

Colonists might oppose taxation without representation or reject the authority of Parliament to pass laws binding them in all cases whatsoever without knowing what concessions would constitute victory. —Literary Hub, 5 Dec. 2025

But these steps are not nearly enough to undo the harm caused by thick layers of overregulation and taxation. —Austin Gae, Oc Register, 3 Dec. 2025

While name recognition appeared to be on Pritzker’s side in the poll, there were some policy areas which caused concern among the voters surveyed, including crime, taxation, and immigration. —Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025

The foreign tax credit is designed to prevent double taxation. —Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025

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