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

Recent Examples on the Web

Producers and exporters get clever about mitigating the impact of tariffs (just as with all forms of taxation). —George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Either way, Californians will have the power in their own hands to control taxation. —Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025

Berry has studied property assessment and taxation issues nationally and in Cook County. —A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025

The next big test for Starmer and Reeves comes later this fall, with the release of the the next Autumn Budget that sets out plans for the economy, taxation and spending. —Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for taxation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Kids Definition

taxation

noun

tax·​a·​tion tak-ˈsā-shən 

: the action of taxing

especially : the establishing of taxes

Legal Definition

taxation

noun

tax·​a·​tion

1

: the action of taxing: as

a

: the imposition of taxes

b

: the judicial determination of costs

2

a

: revenue obtained from taxes

b

: the amount assessed as a tax

3

: a particular system of taxing

progressive taxation