Taxation
Definition
(Noun; Governmental Policy) A way for governments to take money from citizens without asking nicely.
Usage
I'm so taxed out that I can't even afford a tax break!
Insight
What did the IRS agent say when he found out his taxes were too high? "I guess it's time to audit myself!"
Origin
The word 'taxation' was invented by an ancient king who wanted more gold but didn't want to sound greedy in front of his subjects - so he called it taxation instead!
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