Meaning & use
taxation
The system by which a government collects money from individuals or businesses to fund public spending.
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High rates of taxation on fuel led to widespread protests across the country.
The new government promised to reform taxation to help small businesses.
A note on using this word
Taxation refers to the overall system or process, while 'a tax' refers to a specific charge within that system.
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