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

If someone’s income is more than $34,000 or a joint return’s income is more than $44,000 under a federal formula for such calculations, as much as 85% of the Social Security benefits can currently be subject to taxation. —David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025

The provision would create a tiered system of taxation so that wealthy colleges and universities that meet a threshold based on the number of students would pay more. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 May 2025

The bill, spearheaded by Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee, both Republicans, would establish savings accounts that allow individuals to contribute up to $10,000 annually and withdraw their savings without taxation or penalties. —Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

Perhaps most impressive, however, is Fe & Trabalho which promotes low taxation and regulation, describes the importance of the Brazilian agricultural sector, and focuses on defending a Christian view of competitive and free economies. —Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 9 May 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