stamp duty

/stæmp ˌdudi/
/stæmp ˈduti/
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Other forms: stamp duties

Definitions of stamp duty
  1. noun
    a tax collected by requiring a stamp to be purchased and attached (usually on documents or publications)
    synonyms: stamp tax
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    type of:
    revenue enhancement, tax, taxation
    charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
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