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- pronunciation:
- ek
saIz
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a tax levied on the manufacture or sale of certain goods within a nation or state.
The state may increase the excise on alcoholic beverages.- similar words:
- levy
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| definition 2: |
a tax levied on those obtaining licenses to perform certain jobs, sports, or the like; licensing fee.
- similar words:
- levy
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| related words: |
duty, tariff, tax |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
excises, excising, excised |
| definition: |
to levy an excise tax on.
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| related words: |
tariff, tax |
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