trɪpəˈtɑːʒ

Definitions

1. noun

The act of traveling or transporting goods through a country or region to avoid paying taxes or duties.

“The customs officer suspected the merchant of engaging in trippotage to avoid paying import duties.”

2. noun

The practice of smuggling goods through a country or region to evade taxes or duties.

“The authorities cracked down on trippotage in the region, increasing border security.”