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graduated
adjective
: marked with lines for measuring
: gradually increasing
of a tax : increasing in rate as the thing being taxed (such as income) increases
Full Definition of GRADUATED
of a tax : increasing in rate with increase in taxable base : progressive <a graduated income tax>
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1861
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