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

Proper documentation and executor instructions are critical, as art and collectibles often pose unique valuation, discounting and taxation challenges. —Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Property Taxation Governor Abbott has signed two pieces of legislation into law, increasing the number of exemptions from property taxation. —James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025

Robb believes these policies can help maintain liquidity, taxation, and protection. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025

The spending plan includes a tax cut plan that would expand the state's second-lowest tax bracket, exempt some retirement income from taxation, eliminate the residential utilities sales tax and create a film tax credit capped at $5 million per year. —Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 31 July 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