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

His revenue sharing, which he did not disclose, creates conflicts of interest as advisers may be incentivized to recommend funds that pay them more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Financial advisers are legally obligated to disclose such revenue sharing, and they typically must do this in writing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 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

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)