as in taxes
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
consumers steadfastly resisted any impost on merchandise purchased over the Internet
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levies
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Neighboring Malaysia has also expressed caution about plans to impose levies on the strait, though didn’t reject the idea outright.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026 -
If successful, a judgment against you can ultimately lead to wage garnishment or bank account levies, depending on your state laws.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Imposts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposts. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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