[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


Phrases:

Origin:
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


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from Italian imposta, feminine past participle of imporre, from Latin imponere (see impose)