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

Throughout history, in the United States and elsewhere, the imposition of political control on a civil service has been a recipe for incompetence and anti-democratic abuse. —Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 1 Nov. 2024

Start by understanding that the imposition of significant import tariffs by the largest economy in the world would affect the entire global economy. —Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2024

The most concrete proposal thus far from the former president is the imposition of a universal baseline tariff of 10 percent or 20 percent on all imports into America and a 60 percent tariff on all Chinese imports. —Samuel Gregg, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024

The Long Island City, New York, institution fired three staffers for wearing the garment, a symbol of Palestinian culture, after the imposition of the ban. —News Desk, Artforum, 26 Sep. 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