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.
2. Law
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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