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Impost (Noun)

Meaning 1

The lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Springer

Hypernyms

  • Stone

Meaning 2

Money collected under a tariff.

Classification

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

Examples

  • The customs office was responsible for collecting the impost on the imported goods, which was used to fund infrastructure projects.
  • In many countries, the impost on luxury goods like designer handbags and jewelry was significantly higher than on essential items.
  • Historically, governments have used impost to raise revenue for military campaigns and other state expenditures.
  • To reduce dependence on foreign aid, the country decided to impose a higher impost on imported electronics.
  • The government expected the impost on oil imports to generate substantial revenue for the new budget.

Synonyms

  • Custom
  • Customs
  • Customs Duty

Hypernyms

  • Duty
  • Tariff

Hyponyms

  • Ship Money
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