drawback
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noun
1.
a hindrance or disadvantage; an undesirable or objectionable feature.
2.
Commerce. an amount paid back from a charge made.
3.
Government. a refund of tariff or other tax, as when imported goods are reexported.
Origin:
1610–20; noun use of verb phrase draw back
1610–20; noun use of verb phrase draw back
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drawback (ˈdrɔːˌbæk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a disadvantage or hindrance |
| 2. | a refund of customs or excise duty paid on goods that are being exported or used in the production of manufactured exports |
| —vb (often foll by from) | |
| 3. | to retreat; move backwards |
| 4. | to turn aside from an undertaking |
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Drawback
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