2syllables
customs
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Definitions ofcustoms
1noun
- (in the plural) The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods.
Example: "Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France."
- (in the singular) The government department or agency that is authorised to collect the taxes imposed on imported goods.
Example: "Customs has pulled us over on our way for an inspection."
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