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tax

/tæks/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does tax mean?

noun, verb

A compulsory payment or contribution imposed by a government on its citizens or residents, typically for the support of government activities or for other public purposes. To assess or impose a tax on something.

Example

"The government increased taxes to fund the new infrastructure project."

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