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

• revenue-sharing adjective

Etymology

Origin of revenue sharing

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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

Increased salaries are always celebrated, but both sides agreeing to a new revenue sharing model was a consequential step forward for players.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Even if X's demonetization policy were strictly enforced, a vast number of X users peddling AI content are not part of the revenue sharing program, researchers say.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

To achieve this goal, I propose to the Congress tonight that we enact a plan of revenue sharing historic in scope and bold in concept.

From State of the Union Address by Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous)