special assessment

noun

: a specific tax levied on private property to meet the cost of public improvements that enhance the value of the property

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He was also required to pay more than $50,000 in fines and special assessments. Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024 She was sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison, six years of supervised release and a $600 special assessment. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 13 Dec. 2024 Judge Jose Martinez also sentenced Garcia to three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment, plus additional restitution that will be determined March 3, according to the case docket. Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024 According to official records, Xu's sentence of 240 months' imprisonment and a $400 special assessment was imposed on November 16, 2022. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for special assessment 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of special assessment was in 1875

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“Special assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20assessment. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Legal Definition

special assessment

noun
: a specific tax levied on private property to meet the cost of public improvements that provide a special benefit enhancing the value of the property
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