customs

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkʌstəmz/
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Noun

customs

  1. plural of custom
    The Ancient Egyptian culture had many distinctive and interesting beliefs and customs.

Noun

customs pl (plural only)

  1. (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.
  2. (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.

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