Meaning Of The Word Impost

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impost in American English 1
a tax; esp., a duty on imported goods
to classify (imported goods) in order to assess the proper taxes
noun: a tax; tribute; duty
transitive verb: to determine customs duties on, according to the kind of imports

impost in American English 2
the top part of a pillar, pier, or wall supporting an arch
noun: the point of springing of an arch; spring

impost in British English 1
noun: a tax, esp a customs duty
verb: to classify (imported goods) according to the duty payable on them

impost in British English 2
noun: a member at the top of a wall, pier, or column that supports an arch, esp one that has a projecting moulding

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