Tax - Definition
tax
n 1: charge against a citizen's person or property or activity
for the support of government [syn: tax, taxation,
revenue enhancement]
v 1: levy a tax on; "The State taxes alcohol heavily"; "Clothing
is not taxed in our state"
2: set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
[syn: tax, assess]
3: use to the limit; "you are taxing my patience" [syn: tax,
task]
4: make a charge against or accuse; "They taxed him failure to
appear in court"