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Money paid to the government other than for transaction-specific goods and services.

A burdensome demand.

Example: a heavy tax on time or health

A task exacted from one who is under control; a contribution or service, the rendering of which is imposed upon a subject.

Charge; censure

To impose and collect a tax from (a person or company).

Example: Some think to tax the wealthy is the fairest.

To impose and collect a tax on (something).

Example: Some think to tax wealth is destructive of a private sector.

To make excessive demands on.

Example: Do not tax my patience.

To accuse.