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

This cutting-edge technological initiative is a milestone of Turkey’s fiscal strategy, digitally transforming fuel purchases across millions of vehicles to establish a transparent and traceable taxation system. —Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

Then in 1993, lawmakers added a second taxation tier. —Lorie Konish, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025

The Trump administration has not put forward a concrete plan for Social Security reform—except for targeting the small share of improper payments and calling for repeal of Social Security benefit taxation. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025

Turner also announced that he had been named Chairman of the permanent Ways and Means Subcommittee on Property Tax Appraisals, a new subcommittee responsible for considering all matters relating to the appraisal of property for taxation. —Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 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