revenue sharing

American  

noun

1. the system of disbursing part of federal tax revenues to state and local governments for their use.

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revenue sharing Cultural  

1. A transfer of tax revenue from one unit of government, such as the federal government, to other units, such as state governments.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• revenue-sharing
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of revenue sharing

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The long answer: The Dodgers already are contributing about $100 million from their SportsNet LA deal toward revenue sharing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

And, Caplin told me, all that revenue sharing would give the 12 teams currently under the proposed $171 minimum payroll a way to get there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She tried unsuccessfully to win amendments that would require the state to negotiate a private investment and revenue sharing with the Blazers.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

Laskin has also privately told investors that there could be a revenue sharing agreement between Reflection and Nvidia if their technology is integrated and sold together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

State and local governments will receive $2 billion in additional revenue sharing to offset their increased energy costs.

From State of the Union Address by Ford, Gerald R.