Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

impost

noun

/ˈɪm.pɑst/

Definition

A tax or duty on goods that are imported.

Examples

The impost on imported cars significantly affects their price in the local market.
As an impost individual, he tried to manipulate others into believing he held important information.

Meaning

The term ‘impost’ refers to a type of tax that is levied on goods brought into a country. It can also imply a certain degree of deception when referring to someone posing as something they are not.