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Impost
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Impost
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1.
a tax, esp a customs duty
2. horse racing
the specific weight that a particular horse must carry in a handicap race
verb
3. (transitive) US
to classify (imported goods) according to the duty payable on them
noun
architecture
a member at the top of a wall, pier, or column that supports an arch, esp one that has a projecting moulding
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Impost
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1.
a tax; esp., a duty on imported goods
2. Horse Racing
the weight assigned to a horse in a handicap race
verb transitive US
3.
to classify (imported goods) in order to assess the proper taxes
noun
the top part of a pillar, pier, or wall supporting an arch
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Impost
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1. Something, such as a tax or duty, that is imposed.
2. Sports The weight a horse must carry in a handicap race.
n.
The uppermost part of a column or pillar supporting an arch.
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