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

The tax code allows profits from these businesses to flow to the owner's personal tax return, avoiding the double taxation of corporate taxes. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Two candidates are vying for the District 1 seat on California’s Board of Equalization’s, a panel that oversees aspects of the state’s taxation system, though its powers have been greatly reduced in the past decade. — Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

The group, chaired by the then-White House crypto advisor David Sacks, went on to propose sweeping regulatory changes to digital-asset markets, banking, stablecoin and taxation. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Geopolitical fragmentation is making markets, regulation, supply chains, taxation, technology access and talent flows more uncertain. — Andrea Guerzoni, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for taxation

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation

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