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

Governmental organizations are obligated to serve the public and provide vital services such as public health, public safety, social welfare services, permitting, taxation and revenue generation, and an almost innumerable list of governmental functions. —Ron Schmelzer, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

The contradictions of the incoming administration's intentions on trade and taxation. —Adam N. Michel, National Review, 10 Dec. 2024

This idea resonates with the American Revolution and its insistence that there be no taxation without representation. —Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 10 Dec. 2024

The European country has made few changes to its taxation policy over the years. —Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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