Luxury
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Illustration: Nocturne in Black and Gold – The Falling Rocket (c. 1875) by James McNeill Whistler
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Luxury is a material object, service, etc., conducive to sumptuous living, usually a delicacy, elegance, or refinement of living rather than a necessity: Gold cufflinks were a luxury not allowed for in his budget.
Luxury taxes are taxes on products not considered essential, such as expensive cars.
Etymology
Middle English luxurie, from Old French luxurie, from Latin luxuria (“rankness, luxury”), from luxus (“extravagance, luxury”).
See also
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