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

State lawmakers, gaming tribes and the NFL oppose the platforms, which operate as federally regulated derivatives and avoid state gambling oversight and taxation. —A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026

First, the legislature has carried over HB 1246 and SB 1613, companion bills that would create a full adult-use cannabis framework, including a Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office, licensing, taxation, and unified regulation of medical, adult-use, and hemp products. —Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

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

However, tax incentives are only applicable in systems where effective taxation is established, which may not be the case in poorer countries. —IEEE Spectrum, 27 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