The Magna Carta did not entirely remove the power of taxation from the king, but it established the principle that the king could not levy taxes without the consent of his barons. This concept evolved over time, leading to the development of parliamentary consent for taxation. While the Magna Carta laid the groundwork for limiting royal authority, it was subsequent legal and political developments that ultimately transferred significant tax authority to Parliament.
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