To remove by cutting out, especially surgically or from a text. As a noun, refers to a tax on goods produced or sold within a country.
From Latin 'excidere' meaning 'to cut out,' from 'ex-' (out) and 'caedere' (to cut). The tax meaning developed in the 17th century from the idea of 'cutting out' a portion for the government.
The dual meaning of excise creates interesting wordplay possibilities - you can excise text about excise taxes! The surgical meaning emphasizes precision and complete removal, while the tax meaning suggests taking a measured portion from commerce.
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