exciseman in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
An exciseman is a government official responsible for collecting excise taxes and conducting inspections on goods, particularly in industries like alcohol and tobacco.
Sample Sentences
- The exciseman arrived early in the morning to conduct inspections at the local distillery.
- She had heard stories of the exciseman's rigorous evaluations of merchants in the town.
- As the exciseman scrutinized the records, he noted several discrepancies that could lead to fines.
- In the past, the presence of an exciseman often sparked rumors of potential raids on illegal operations.
- The exciseman's duty was to ensure that all taxes on goods were accurately collected and reported.