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

Tax credits that may benefit seniors While tax deductions lower the overall amount of income subject to taxation, tax credits provide a dollar-for-dollar reduction of your final tax bill. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 24 July 2026

The distinction matters because Spain, like dozens of other countries, has a bilateral tax treaty with the United States specifically designed to prevent double taxation. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Two ballot initiatives concerning taxation have already been voted on this year, and both failed. — Paxton Honerkamp, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Wang did not provide specific information about implementing — and enforcing — the additional taxation. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 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