Taxation without representation refers to the principle that it is unjust for a government to impose taxes on its citizens without their consent or representation in the legislative body that establishes those taxes. This concept was a significant grievance for American colonists under British rule, as they had no representatives in the British Parliament to voice their interests. It became a rallying cry for the American Revolution, emphasizing the importance of democratic representation in governance.
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