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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.
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2. (Law) The act of taxing, or assessing a bill of cost.
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3. Tax; sum imposed. [R.] --Daniel.
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4. Charge; accusation. [Obs.] --Shak.
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