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[ˈɪmpəʊst], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a tax or similar compulsory payment
(e.g: some of the labels are used for the purpose of collecting Customs duty or other imposts)
- the weight carried by a horse as a handicap
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Origin
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mid 16th century: from French (earlier form of impôt), from medieval Latin impostus, from Latin impositus, past participle of imponere (see impose)
[ˈɪmpəʊst], (Noun)
Definitions:
- the top course of a pillar that supports an arch
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Origin
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late 15th century: from Italian imposta, feminine past participle of imporre, from Latin imponere (see impose)
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