noun

imposition

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noun

An unwelcome demand or burden placed on someone.

"Staying an extra week would be too much of an imposition."

The act of officially establishing or enforcing something, such as a tax or rule.

"The imposition of new sanctions strained relations between the two countries."

How to Use Imposition

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA burden forced on someone, or the act of officially enforcing a rule, tax, or restriction.

Common pairings

an imposition on imposition of sanctions

impositions plural

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From Latin impositio, related to impose.

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