imposition

noun

im·​po·​si·​tion ˌim-pə-ˈzi-shən 

1

: something imposed: such as

a

: an excessive or uncalled-for requirement or burden

b

: levy, tax

2

: the act of imposing

3

: deception

4

: the order of arrangement of imposed pages

Synonyms

• assessment
• duty
• impost
• levy
• tax

Examples of imposition in a Sentence

Your kids can stay with me the night you're away—it's really not an imposition.

the imposition of a life sentence on the defendant

the imposition of a tax on liquor

Recent Examples on the Web

That represents 15% of Germany’s total exports to the U.S. The potential imposition of tariffs on Germany’s carmakers, Luman said, would therefore make a bad situation even worse. —Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024

First, in 2018, geopolitical factors intensified, with President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on almost all Chinese exports. —Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

The hearing will address the petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus and petition for the imposition of bail filed by Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. —Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024

Kim allegedly recommended the imposition of martial law and was the first figure detained over the case. —Gawon Bae, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

imposition

noun

im·​po·​si·​tion ˌim-pə-ˈzish-ən 

1

: the act of imposing

2

a

: something (as a tax) that is imposed

b

: a demand or request that is very troublesome