'Taxation' definitions:

Definition of 'taxation'

From: WordNet
noun
Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government [syn: tax, taxation, revenue enhancement]
noun
Government income due to taxation [syn: tax income, taxation, tax revenue, revenue]
noun
The imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state

Definition of 'Taxation'

From: GCIDE
  • 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]

Synonyms of 'taxation'

From: Moby Thesaurus