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

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

Cécile Cabanis, participating in her first call as deputy CFO, said the wines and spirits division would also be hit by China’s imposition of temporary anti-dumping measures on brandy from the European Union, a measure that disproportionately affects cognac producers. —Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024

His concern arises out of a handful of Trump policies, including a crackdown on immigration that could squeeze the labor market, as well as the imposition of higher tariffs. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Oct. 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