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tax n. [
taxation, revenue enhancement] charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
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tax v. levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing is not taxed in our state"
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tax v. [
assess] set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
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tax v. [
task] use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience"
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tax v. make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to appear in court"
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