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
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Adam Hoffer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
The difference in taxation applied to sports betting providers and prediction market providers has created a tax wedge that benefits prediction markets.
—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The Government points to no statute in which Congress used the word 'regulate' to authorize taxation.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Founded in 1764 at the outset of the difficulties over taxation and Parliamentary rule, the Courant quickly became a voice for patriot concerns and an important measure of how far down the road the little colony was prepared to travel.
—
Dr. Matthew Warshauer,
Hartford Courant,
26 June 2026
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“Taxation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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taxation
noun
tax·a·tion
tak-ˈsā-shən
: the action of taxing
especially
: the establishing of taxes
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