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tax
/tæks/
noun1 of 2
Money that people and companies must pay to the government.
- “A tax on sugary drinks may reduce consumption.”Toofey
- “The new tax laws will benefit people on low wages.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To make excessive demands on.
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