property tax
(prop-er-ty-tax)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. A tax levied on real or personal property by the local government, based on the value of the property.
Example Sentence
The property tax for the new house was higher than expected.
More Example Sentences
Residents were concerned about the proposed increase in property tax rates.
Synonyms
real estate tax; land tax; property levy
Antonyms
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