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taxation definition

taxa·tion (tak sā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a taxing or being taxed
  2. a tax or tax levy
  3. revenue from taxes

Etymology: ME taxacion < MFr taxation < L taxatio < pp. of taxare: see tax

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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