tax farming

noun

The collection of taxes by a private person, authorized by the state in exchange for a cash payment.

Meanings

nountax farming (uncountable)

alternative tax-farming

  1. uncountablebusinessThe collection of taxes by a private person, authorized by the state in exchange for a cash payment.
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