taxation

taxation is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] The act of laying a tax, or of imposing taxes, as on the subjects of a state, by government, or on the members of a corporation or company, by the proper authority; the raising of revenue; also, a system of raising revenue.

[2] The act of taxing, or assessing a bill of cost.

[3] Tax; sum imposed. [R.] Daniel.

[4] Charge; accusation. [Obs.] Shak.

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