excise
|ex-cise|
B2
/ˈɛkˌsaɪz/
cut out or tax
Etymology
Etymology Information
'excise' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'excīdere,' where 'ex-' meant 'out' and 'caedere' meant 'to cut.'
Historical Evolution
'excīdere' transformed into the French word 'excis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'excise' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut out,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licenses granted for certain activities.
The government imposed an excise on tobacco products.
Synonyms
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