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Meaning
Noun
●
A
tax
,
tariff
or
duty
that is
imposed
, especially on merchandise.
●
In Horse racing:
The
weight
that must be
carried
by a
horse
in a
race
, the handicap.
●
In Architecture:
The
top
part of a
column
,
pillar
,
pier
,
wall
, etc. that
supports
an arch.
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Origin
impost
English
impost
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
impositus
Latin
imposta
Italian
imposta
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Levy
Imposition
Excise
Tax
Foist
Tariff
Incur
Burden
Surtax
Enact
Surcharge
Enforce
Clampdown
Excise Tax
Ad Valorem Tax
Rhymes
Host
Most
Post
Toast
Roast
Coast
Boast
Ghost
Almost
Repost
Impost
Accoast
Outpost
Grossed
Goalpost
Foremost
Lamppost
Guidepost
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