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