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- 1. a tax or similar compulsory payment.
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noun (1) im· post ˈim-ˌpōst. Synonyms of impost. : something imposed or levied : tax. impost. 2 of 2. noun (2) : a block, capital, or molding from which an arch springs see arch illustration. Synonyms. Noun (1) assessment. duty. imposition. levy. tax. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of impost in a Sentence.
Impost definition: a tax; tribute; duty.. See examples of IMPOST used in a sentence.
Definition of 'impost' impost in British English. (ˈɪmpəʊst ) noun. 1. a tax, esp a customs duty. 2. horse racing. the specific weight that a particular horse must carry in a handicap race. verb. 3. (transitive) US. to classify (imported goods) according to the duty payable on them. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
n. 1. Something, such as a tax or duty, that is imposed. 2. Sports The weight a horse must carry in a handicap race. [Obsolete French, from Old French, from Medieval Latin impostum, from Latin, neuter of impostus, variant of impositus, past participle of impōnere, to place upon; see impose.]
Definitions of impost. noun. money collected under a tariff. synonyms: custom, customs, customs duty. see more. noun. the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs. synonyms: springer. see more.
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1. a tax; esp., a duty on imported goods. [...] 2. Horse Racing. the weight assigned to a horse in a handicap race. [...] US. 3. to classify (imported goods) in order to assess the proper taxes. [...] More. Conjugations of 'impost' present simple: I impost, you impost [...] past simple: I imposted, you imposted [...] past participle: imposted. More
Oct 3, 2024 · impost (plural imposts) (chiefly historical) A tax, tariff or duty that is imposed, especially on merchandise. Epilogue to the Wild Gallant, as It vvas First Acted. ’Tis a Land-tax, vvhich he’s too poor to pay; / You, therefore muſt ſome other.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun impost. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. impost has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. economics and commerce (mid 1500s) horse racing (1880s)
UK /ˈɪmpəʊst/ noun 1. a tax or similar compulsory payment some of the labels are used for the purpose of collecting Customs duty or other imposts 2. (Horse racing) the weight carried by a horse as a handicap. word origin.
