Meaning of EXCISE TAX

Pronunciation:			ik'sIz taks
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)
	Synonyms:		excise
	See Also:		ad valorem tax, gasoline tax, nuisance tax, revenue enhancement, sales tax, tax, taxation, value-added tax, VAT