Impost: meaning, definitions and examples
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impost
[ ษชmหpษst ]
deception act
An impost is a type of fraud or deception where someone pretends to be someone else, usually for the purpose of gaining something of value or advantage. It often involves using a false identity or credentials to trick others. Imposts can occur in various forms, such as during identity theft or scams.
Synonyms
deceiver, faker, fraud, imposter.
Examples of usage
- He was arrested for being an impost at the conference.
- The impost tried to sell fake tickets to the event.
- She discovered the impost when reviewing the email.
- The authorities warned people about the impost in their community.
Translations
Translations of the word "impost" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imposto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Abgabe
๐ฎ๐ฉ pajak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะดะฐัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ podatek
๐ฏ๐ต ็จ
๐ซ๐ท impรดt
๐ช๐ธ impuesto
๐น๐ท vergi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ๊ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุฑูุจุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ daล
๐ธ๐ฐ daล
๐จ๐ณ ็จ
๐ธ๐ฎ davek
๐ฎ๐ธ skatt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแกแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vergi
๐ฒ๐ฝ impuesto
Etymology
The term 'impost' originates from the late Middle English word from Old French 'imposter', meaning 'to deceive'. It can be traced back to the Latin 'imponere', which means 'to place upon, impose'. This etymology reflects the roots of deception and false representation inherent in the meaning of the word. 'Impost' has evolved over the years to encompass various forms of deceit, especially in relation to identity and fraudulent activities. The historical usage has often revolved around scenarios of individuals or groups impersonating others for personal gain, which has been a concern since ancient times and continues to be relevant in modern contexts.