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

Without question, there are cases that call for the imposition of the ultimate sentence. —Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024

The West should be particularly concerned by China’s imposition of these schools on Tibetan youth. —Tenzin Dorjee, Foreign Affairs, 28 Nov. 2023

Despite calls for action, including the deployment of protective missions and the imposition of sanctions by the United States on key RSF commanders, concrete measures have been limited. —Nimi Princewill, CNN, 14 June 2024

Muslims faced changes in institutional structures, such as the imposition of British legal procedures onto Islamic codes. —Nahal Sheikh, JSTOR Daily, 15 May 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