Tax
/tæks/noun
A compulsory financial charge imposed by a government on individuals or entities.
Did you know?The word 'tax' is rooted in the Latin 'taxare', which means 'to assess' or 'to value', linking it to the concept of judgment and control over wealth.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*tag-
“to touch or handle, suggesting a connection to assessment.”
Latin
Latin
taxare
“to assess or evaluate, often in the context of financial obligations.”
Old French
Old French
taxe
“a charge, duty, or assessment imposed by the state.”
Middle English
Middle English
taxe
“a financial charge levied by authority.”
Modern English
English
tax
“a compulsory financial charge imposed by a government.”