revenue act en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɹɛvənjuː ækt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u ækt/ (General-American)
Etymology
revenue + act
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A statute imposing a tax to defray the expenses of government..
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| revenue acts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |