Cess Meaning in English
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Definition
A 'cess' is a special tax or fee, usually imposed by a government for a specific purpose, such as education or infrastructure.
Usage & Nuances
'Cess' is used mostly in India, Ireland, and the UK, and is uncommon in American English. It is often attached to other taxes (e.g., 'education cess'). Do not confuse with 'cessation' (which means stopping). Usually formal and used in legal, government, or financial contexts.
Example Sentences
The government introduced an education cess on income tax.
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Farmers complained about the new irrigation cess.
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All taxpayers must pay a health cess this year.
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They added a road cess to fund repairs after the floods.
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"Is that charge a tax or a cess?" she asked the accountant.
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Many people don't realize how much cess is added to their regular taxes.
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