laying taxes
Example Sentences
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In them the Virginians declared that they were not subject to Acts of Parliament laying taxes or interfering in the internal affairs of Virginia.
From A Short History of the United States by Channing, Edward
It is not true, because the exigencies of the Union may not be susceptible of limitation, that its power of laying taxes ought to be unconfined.
From The Federalist Papers by Madison, James
It is pleasant to observe how free the present age is in laying taxes on the next.
From The Battle of the Books and other Short Pieces by Swift, Jonathan
He sent them orders to dismiss that subject from their deliberations, and to proceed immediately with their work of laying taxes to raise money, or he would dissolve the Parliament as he had done before.
From Charles I Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob
One of these resolutions declared that the General Assembly of the colony had the sole right and power of laying taxes in the colony.
From American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History by Gordy, Wilbur Fisk
