Taxation

Taxation
Taxation Tax*a"tion, n. [F. taxation, L. taxatio a valuing, estimation, from L. taxare. See {Tax}.] 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. [1913 Webster]

2. (Law) The act of taxing, or assessing a bill of cost. [1913 Webster]

3. Tax; sum imposed. [R.] --Daniel. [1913 Webster]

4. Charge; accusation. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]


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