Synonyms of imposition

imposition

noun

ˌim-pə-ˈzi-shən 

as in tax

a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use

an imposition of 10% on imported goods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tax
• levy
• tariff
• impost
• duty
• assessment
• excise
• income tax
• direct tax
• capitation
• property tax
• personal tax
• surtax
• supertax
• tribute
• single tax
• poll tax
• sales tax
• withholding tax
• toll
• value-added tax
• inheritance tax
• surcharge
• hidden tax
• death tax
• estate tax
• proportional tax
• flat tax
• custom(s)
• sin tax

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imposition

Economic uncertainty represents the biggest headwind, as President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on top trading partners like China, Mexico and Canada, as well as massive cuts in government spending, have led to extreme market volatility and raised concerns about business and consumer confidence. —Ari Levy,jennifer Elias, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025

Trump, in turn, canceled the additional metals tariff, reverting to his original 25 percent imposition, and then took his predictably ungracious victory lap. —Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025

The primary culprit for the current stock market swoon is the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico. —Hank Tucker, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Trump’s imposition of tariffs on allies such as Canada and Mexico and his refusal to rule out a recession has spooked U.S. markets. —Jason Lange, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025