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

But by the time the measure reached the House, lawmakers decided too many unanswered questions remained about the proposal — including questions about finances and taxation — to ensure its passage. —Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026

Its 25 members will have the time needed to fully study not only the property tax issue, but a wide range of budget, taxation, and government efficiency issues. —Jeff Kottkamp, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026

If approved by voters this November, the amendment would also authorize local governments and school districts to exempt even more property value from taxation in future years. —Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026

The California proposal will be a magnet for litigation, both on its specifics and on wealth taxation broadly. —Daniel Bunn, Oc Register, 1 June 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