What is another word for impost?

Pronunciation: [ɪmpˈɒst] (IPA)

The word "impost" refers to a tax or duty levied on goods that are imported or exported, but there are several other synonyms that you can use to avoid repetition and lend variety to your writing. One such word is "tariff," which refers to a tax levied by the government on imported or exported goods. Another synonym is "customs duty," which is the tax that is charged on goods that are being transported across international borders. "Import duty" and "export duty" are other synonyms for "impost." Lastly, "excise tax" or simply "excise" can also be used to refer to a tax on certain goods, including alcohol, tobacco, and gasoline.

What are the hypernyms for Impost?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Impost

Our Mediterranean trade would be burdened with the impost of a toll at Gibraltar.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto
This half-shekel gradually became an annual impost, levied for the great expenses of the Temple.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
The trial of Hampden-the favourite of Buckinghamshire-for his daring refusal to pay the arbitrary impost of "ship money," had met with the approbation of all honest men; while the judges, who condemned him, were denounced on all sides as worse than "unjust."
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid

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