A tax that takes a higher percentage of low incomes than high ones. Sales taxes, especially on food, clothing, medicine, and other basic necessities are widely cited as examples of regressive taxes. (Compare progressive tax.)
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |