special assessment

/ˌspɛʃəl əˌsɛsmənt/
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Other forms: special assessments

Definitions of special assessment
  1. noun
    an additional tax levied on private property for public improvements that enhance the value of the property
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    type of:
    revenue enhancement, tax, taxation
    charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
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