Impost
/ˈɪmpɒst/
Definitions
- (n.) A tax, duty, or custom imposed by authority on goods, transactions, or persons.
The government levied an impost on imported textiles.
Forms
- imposts
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'impost' is often synonymous with tax or duty, typically used in historical or formal settings.
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