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impost
the top part of a column or pillar that supports an arch
impost
a tax, tariff or duty etc. that is imposed. Unlike taxes, tariffs, or duties, the primary purpose of an impost is to dissuade countries from discriminating against the imports or shipping of other nations. If the trade is non-discriminatory, then no impost is generally levied. It is therefore not intended as a revenue source, but rather as a way to regulate commerce
impost
A block in the shape of a truncated pyramid, placed above the capital instead of an abacus
impost
a projecting moulding supporting an arch
impost
The top member of a pillar, pier, wall, etc
impost
That which is imposed or levied; a tax, tribute, or duty; especially, a duty or tax laid by goverment on goods imported into a country
impost
a tax, tariff or duty etc. that is imposed
impost
Wall bracket to support arch
impost
upon which the weight of an arch rests
impost
money collected under a tariff
impost
the weight that must be carried by a horse in a race, the handicap
impost
{i} tax; weight carried by a horse in a race; column supporting an arch (Architecture)
impost
the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs
impost
A moulding, bracket, or masonry course in a wall that supports the end of an arch inantis See anta
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