taxation without representation

American  

noun

American History.

1. a phrase, generally attributed to James Otis about 1761, that reflected the resentment of American colonists at being taxed by a British Parliament to which they elected no representatives and became an anti-British slogan before the American Revolution; in full, “Taxation without representation is tyranny.”

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Example Sentences

Taxation without representation was but a predictable consequence of placing power in any person or institution other than the people or their freely and fairly elected representatives.

From Salon

An eighth grader would say: “Isn’t there a problem with that? Remember, we learned that in the American Revolution, they didn’t like taxation without representation. Didn’t they throw tea into the pond somewhere?”

From Slate

"The prime minister's rationale for this move is essentially a 'no taxation without representation' argument," he said.

From BBC

Amid Colonial protests against unjust taxes, the cry “no taxation without representation” lit a rebellious spark.

From Los Angeles Times

They brought taxation without representation.

From Literature