Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ad valorem tax

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.95 in modern English

Syllables
ad -val-orem -tax
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tax that is assessed as a proportion of the value of the property being taxed.

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Questions

What does ad valorem tax mean?
A tax that is assessed as a proportion of the value of the property being taxed.

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