Extraordinary taxation

Definition

Additional taxation granted by Parliament to meet exceptional expenses, especially the costs of war.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

Parliament passed laws, called Acts of Parliament, and granted extraordinary taxation when the queen needed additional money, especially for war. Elizabeth therefore needed parliamentary agreement for legislation and these extra taxes.
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GCSE History · key term

Additional taxation granted by Parliament to meet exceptional expenses, especially the costs of war.

Used by Edexcel

Paper 2

Parliament passed laws, called Acts of Parliament, and granted extraordinary taxation when the queen needed additional money, especially for war. Elizabeth therefore needed parliamentary agreement for legislation and these extra taxes.
Revise: Situation on Accession

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