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tax

UK/tæks/ US/ˈtæks/ common
noun (1) verb (4)

noun

1.

charge against a citizen''s person or property or activity for the support of government

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verb

1.

levy a tax on

  • “The State taxes alcohol heavily”
  • “Clothing is not taxed in our state”
2.

set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

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3.

use to the limit

  • “you are taxing my patience”
Synonyms
4.

make a charge against or accuse

  • “They taxed him failure to appear in court”

Origin

From Middle English taxe, from Middle French taxe, from Medieval Latin taxa, from Latin taxō (“to appraise, value, estimate; (medieval) to tax”). Doublet of task. Displaced native Old English gafol, which was also the word for “tribute” and “rent”.

Phrases

  • ad valorem tax
  • alignment tax
  • alternative minimum tax
  • Apple tax
  • bedroom tax
  • black tax
  • blood tax
  • Cadillac tax

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