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.
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.
