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taxation
noun tax·a·tion \tak-ˈsā-shən\
: the action, process, or system of taxing people or things
Full Definition of TAXATION
1
: the action of taxing; especially : the imposition of taxes
2
: revenue obtained from taxes
3
: the amount assessed as a tax
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First Known Use of TAXATION
14th century
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TAXATION Defined for Kids
taxation
noun tax·a·tion \tak-ˈsā-shən\
Definition of TAXATION for Kids
1
: the action of taxing
2
: money gotten from taxes
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