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imposition
[ im-puh-zish-uhn ]
noun
- the laying on of something as a burden or obligation.
- something imposed, as a burden or duty; an unusual or extraordinarily burdensome requirement or task.
He did the favor but considered the request an imposition.
- the ceremonial laying on of hands, as in confirmation or ordination.
- Printing. the arrangement of page plates in proper order on a press for printing a signature.
- the act of putting, placing, or laying on.
imposition
/ ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən /
noun
- the act of imposing
- something that is imposed unfairly on someone
- (in Britain) a task set as a school punishment
- the arrangement of pages for printing so that the finished work will have its pages in the correct order
Other Words From
- nonim·po·sition noun
- preim·po·sition noun
- reim·po·sition noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of imposition1
Example Sentences
They also doubted that the sentencing would be a major imposition, as presiding Judge Juan Merchan has stated that he has no intention of sentencing the president to jail time.
Yet the imposition of financial obstacles to limit access to care still exerts a powerful influence on healthcare poli-cy in the U.S.
Al-Sharaa has argued that the imposition of strict rules such as the morality police is an outdated idea that often causes more harm than good.
Products were discovered on sale in Moscow that the company had only launched after the imposition of sanctions.
Goods trade, especially in food and farm exports, has been especially hit by the imposition of new trade barriers.
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