noun “excise”
singular excise, plural excises or uncountable
- a tax on certain goods made and sold within a country
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The government increased the excise on alcohol to discourage excessive drinking.
verb “excise”
infinitive excise; he excises; past tense excised; past part. excised; ger. excising
- to remove or cut out (something)
The surgeon excised the tumor during the operation.