word
excise duty
EK-syz DYOO-tee
ˈɛksaɪz ˈdjuːtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
exciseduty
Dictionary meaning
indirect tax levied on specific goods such as tobacco, alcohol, and fuel at the point of manufacture or distribution; often used both to raise revenue and to discourage consumption of harmful products; distinct from customs duties on imports
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