Definitions

1. verb

to cut off or remove something, especially as a tax or fine

“The government will excise a tax on imported goods.”

2. verb

to remove or delete something from a document or record

“The editor excised the irrelevant paragraphs from the manuscript.”

3. noun

a tax or fine imposed on a particular commodity or service

“The excise on cigarettes is increasing every year.”

4. noun

the act of cutting off or removing something

“The excise of the old tree was a difficult task.”