revenue agent

noun

1. a government official who is responsible for the collection of revenue.

Word History and Origins

Origin of revenue agent¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Example Sentences

A revenue agent performs this function, when it becomes necessary.

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Last night he was hiding out only from the revenue agent and his informers.

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The military officer was exasperated almost beyond endurance by the manifest cowardice and obstinacy of the revenue agent.

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This is no officer, no revenue agent looking for your license.

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