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.
Synonyms
  • tax
  • duty
  • levy