single tax

noun

, Economics.

1. a tax, as on land, that constitutes the sole source of public revenue.

single tax

noun

1. a taxation system in which a tax on one commodity, usually land, is the only source of revenue
2. such a tax

Other Words From

• single-tax adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of single tax¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80

Example Sentences

Anyhow, he is led to approve the French doctrine of the single tax.

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The single tax proposal is to abolish all taxes except the tax on land values.

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Outside of New York the political labor movement was not associated either with the single tax or any other "ism."

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The single tax and the prevailing political corruption were favorite topics.

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A propaganda like the single-tax will undoubtedly find increasing support among business men.

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