excise
UK: ɪkˈsaɪz | US: ɪkˈsaɪz
n. a tax levied on certain goods, such as alcohol or tobacco
vt. to remove by cutting out, especially surgically
excise = ex<out> + cise<cut>
- ex (Latin origin, meaning "out")
- cise (from Latin caedere, meaning "to cut")
Etymology Origin:
The word "excise" originates from Latin excisus, the past participle of excidere ("to cut out"), combining ex- (out) and caedere (to cut). Initially used in the 16th century to describe surgical removal, it later evolved to denote the "cutting out" or removal of goods (via taxation) from general commerce. The dual meanings—physical excision and fiscal imposition—reflect the word’s logical progression from literal to metaphorical "cutting."
The surgeon had to excise the tumor carefully.
Excise taxes on cigarettes discourage smoking.
The government plans to excise outdated regulations.
This paragraph should be excised from the final draft.
Excise duties vary by country and product type.