Definition

A type of tax that is charged on specific goods or services, often applied to items like alcohol, tobacco, or fuel.

Example

The government increased the excise on cigarettes to discourage smoking.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new excise tax on sugary drinks?

Yeah, I saw that! It's supposed to help reduce consumption.

I wonder how much it will actually affect people's choices.

It might, especially if the prices go up significantly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove something by cutting it out, often used in a medical or editing context.

Example

The surgeon had to excise the tumor to ensure the patient's health.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they had to excise a few scenes from the movie?

Yeah, I heard it was for pacing reasons.

I wonder which scenes they decided to excise.

Root Explanation

Excise → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of) and "caedere" (meaning to cut). The word "excise" refers to the act of cutting out or removing, particularly in the context of taxes imposed on specific goods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cutting out' ('ex-' means out of and 'caedere' means to cut) when you remember that excise refers to a tax on specific goods.

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