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

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revenue sharing

In the new era of revenue sharing, particularly because of NIL rights, student athletes have benefitted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

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

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

While NIL and revenue sharing had created a run on transfer portal talent, Lloyd sensed that freshmen right out of high school had become an undervalued commodity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026

I will send separate messages making specific recommendations for domestic legislation, such as the extension of general revenue sharing and the Voting Rights Act.

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