- regressive rate
- decreasing rate, rate which is dropping
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regressive rate
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regressive — /rəˈgrɛsɪv/ (say ruh gresiv) adjective 1. moving backwards. 2. denoting or relating to a form of taxation in which the rate decreases in proportion to the increase in taxable income. 3. relating to physical regression. 4. relating to… …
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