The customs control
Example: Customs control checks goods when entering country
Definition
"The customs control" refers to the official inspection and regulation process conducted by authorities at borders or ports to monitor and verify goods, luggage, and individuals entering a country, ensuring compliance with legal and tax regulations.
Etymology
The phrase "the customs control" combines 'customs,' which originates from the Latin word 'consuetudinem,' meaning habitual practice or usage, referring to government duties on imported goods, and 'control,' from the Old French 'contreroller,' meaning to check or verify. Did you know? The concept dates back to ancient times when merchants' goods were inspected to collect taxes.
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"The customs control" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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