Thesaurus results for IMPOSITION

imposition

noun

ˌim-pə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of imposition

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

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Recent Examples of imposition The United States and Canada are inching closer to a deal to avert the imposition of punitive 50 percent tariffs on such Canadian products as hockey sticks, wine and cement, according to industry executives and trade specialists following the talks. — David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 15 Aug. 2026 Critics also say the government’s insistence on the male-only succession is an imposition of an inhumane system on the royals without taking into consideration their burden and feelings. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Trump's imposition of high tariffs and attempts to dictate corporate profits further exemplify this ideological departure from free-market principles. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Pay the damages of the two wars of aggression and imposition on Iran without any reduction or reduction. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imposition

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposition

Noun

Another factor worth evaluating is your incomes and how combining them (or keeping them separate) influences your total tax bill.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
That means a $4,000,001 estate in Illinois yields a state estate tax bill of more than $220,000, compared with $0 in federal tax because the $15 million threshold isn't hit.

— Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of tax

Noun

The crown’s answer was a series of poll taxes, imposed on a population already strained by loss, labor restrictions, and military levies.

— JP Mangalindan, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
Consultant Eric Cender said the tax levy budget includes general and cumulative building funds.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026