Die Zollbehörde
Example: Die Zollbehörde kontrolliert alle Waren an der Grenze sorgfältig.
Definition
"Die Zollbehörde" refers to the government agency responsible for regulating and controlling goods entering and leaving a country, ensuring compliance with customs laws and collecting tariffs. It plays a crucial role in border security and trade management.
Etymology
The word "Zollbehörde" comes from the German words "Zoll," meaning customs or toll, and "Behörde," meaning authority or agency. Together, they form a term for the official body overseeing customs operations. Did you know? The concept of customs authorities has existed since ancient times to control trade and collect taxes.
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"Die Zollbehörde" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Management - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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