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

Clients should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters. —Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026

Whereas cereal-grain agriculture reliably predicted early state formation and taxation, intensive agricultural practices were just as likely to be the result of state formation as to be the cause. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Their goals are high-minded (protecting the environment, improving workplace conditions, breaking up powerful interests, helping the poor), but their tools always involve taxation, regulation and government power. —Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026

Critics predict double taxation, more red tape for taxpayers and financial institutions, and increases in illicit money transfers, all rendering the United States unattractive for work, investment, and tourism. —Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 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