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

One of the top things that tax policy should seek to avoid is double taxation. —Dominic Pino, National Review, 18 June 2025

In reality, tax credit scholarships are a form of voluntary taxation—attractive to middle-class donors as well—that directly funds quality education for the next generation. —Jordan Bruneau, Oc Register, 17 June 2025

Updating your international estate plan can reduce your tax burden, help avoid double taxation and make asset transfers more efficient. 6. —Tom Zachystal, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

If their income is more than $34,000 or a joint return’s income is more than $44,000 under a federal formula for such calculations, as much as 85% of the Social Security benefits can now be subject to taxation. —David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 9 June 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