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Excise Duty

Definition of 'Excise Duty'

A UK tax levied on certain goods.

These are levied partly to raise government revenue, and rates are often higher on items which have an adverse effect on public health, public order or the environment.

For example, tax is levied on Petrol, Tabacco and Alcohol in the UK.