Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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taxing power

The power granted to a governmental body to levy a tax; esp., the congressional power to levy and collect taxes as a means of effectuating Congress's delegated powers. U.S. Const. art. I, ยง 8, cl. 1. See SIXTEENTH AMENDMENT. power appendant See POWER.