"Robin Hood tax" meaning in All languages combined

See Robin Hood tax on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Robin Hood taxes [plural]
Etymology: The tax is aimed at the wealthy with revenue to be used for the benefit of poorer citizens. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Robin Hood tax}} Robin Hood tax (plural Robin Hood taxes)
  1. A tax on financial transactions. Categories (topical): Finance Synonyms: FTT
    Sense id: en-Robin_Hood_tax-en-noun-tViEGK7g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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