customs
/ˈkʌstəmz/ · cus·toms
noun
- The duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods. Customs of £200 were due on all the wine we took back from France.
- 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.
Did you know? The term 'customs' has been in use since the 14th century, with the first recorded reference to 'customs' in the English language dating back to 1375.