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 short answer: revenue sharing is included in the collective bargaining agreement, so any change to revenue sharing must be negotiated with the players.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Her initial deal has a guaranteed minimum and revenue sharing on advertising; some other Vox Media shows have different structures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

With revenue sharing joining the fray, some teams have been able to recruit top transfers with various perks that were once impossible to imagine be available for women’s basketball players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

I can report to you today that as a result of revenue sharing passed by the Congress, and other measures, we have made progress toward that goal.

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