Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
taxation-without-representation
phrase
/tækˈseɪ.ʃən wɪˈðaʊt rɛprɪˈzɛnˌteɪʃən/
Definition
The imposition of taxes on a group of people without their consent or the opportunity to voice their opinions through elected representatives.
Examples
- The slogan ‘no taxation without representation’ became a rallying cry for American colonists.
- Many argued that taxation without representation was a violation of their rights as British subjects.
Meaning
It refers to the principle that citizens should not be taxed by a government unless they have elected representatives who have a say in the legislative process.
Synonyms
- unjust taxation
- taxation without consent
- excessive taxation
