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noun | in·ter·nal tax·a·tion | \ in-ˈtər-nəl tak-ˈsā-shən \
カタカナ: インターナル・タクセイション (Intānaru Takuseishon)
A system of taxes imposed within a country or jurisdiction on goods, services, income, or property, as opposed to taxes on imports, exports, or cross-border transactions.
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“The government relies heavily on internal taxation to finance education and healthcare.”
noun | in·ter·gov·ern·men·tal char·ter cit·y | \ ˌin-tər-ˌgə-vərn-ˈmen-tᵊl ˈchär-tər ˌsi-tē \
Definition:
A specially designated urban area that operates under a distinct legal and governance framework (a charter) jointly established and administered by two or more sovereign governments. An intergovernmental charter city typically involves shared jurisdiction, agreed-upon regulations, and collaborative decision-making, with the goal of fostering economic development, experimentation in governance, or international cooperation.
Example sentence:
“The proposed intergovernmental charter city would be jointly managed by neighboring countries to promote trade and regional stability.”
Related terms:
charter city — a city with a unique legal status separate from standard national or regional laws
condominium — a territory jointly governed by two or more sovereign powers
special economic zone (SEZ) — a region with economic laws that differ from the rest of the country
