as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet
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Recent Examples of impost
The new, additional $200 impost buys nothing except the privilege of enjoying Bhutan’s stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.
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Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
Amy Gunia, Time, 23 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impost
Noun
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Taxes The Senate text permanently extends the 2017 tax cuts, a major priority for President Trump.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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But there was no final agreement to cut the tax on British steel to zero as originally foreseen — seen as vital to preserving the U.K.’s beleaguered steel industry.—
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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When investing abroad, key costs usually depend on the host country’s tax regulations, transaction levies and property maintenance fees.—
Maxim Lukyanov,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The White House, for example, has held off on implementing additional higher levies of up to 50% on the European Union until July 9.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impost. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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