1. The imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state
   "The new taxation policy aimed to increase revenue for public services"
    
2. Government income due to taxation
   "The city's taxation revenue fell short of projections";
   - tax income, tax revenue, revenue
    
3. Charge against a citizen's person, property or activity for the support of government
   "The new taxation was introduced to fund public infrastructure projects";
   - tax, revenue enhancement

Derived forms: taxations

Type of: government income, government revenue, imposition, infliction, levy

Encyclopedia: Taxation