customs
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkʌstəmz/
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Noun
customs
- plural of custom
- The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs.
Noun
customs pl (plural only)
- (plural only) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
- Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France.
- (singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods.
- Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection.
Derived terms
- customs declaration
- customs duty
Translations
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods
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custom house — see custom house
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