Dictionary definition for: Tax
1. (n) charge against a citizen''s person or property or activity for the support of government
2. (v) levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily" "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
3. (v) set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
4. (v) use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience"
5. (v) make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
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