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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Meanwhile, France's former Culture Minister Jack Lang resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over reported past financial links to Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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All tax ideas are subject to public hearings and a vote by the tax-writing finance committee, along with approval by the full House and Senate.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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When levies spiked 150% for exports from the Asian country days later, everything slowed.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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These dollars are not part of the levy and not part of any TIF (Tax Increment Finance) district.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Impost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impost. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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