📜imposition

noun
/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/

Meaning

the act of forcing something on someone; an unwelcome demand or burden
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand

Example Sentences

The new tax was seen as an unfair imposition on the poor.

The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.

Example Expressions

an imposition on someone

Synonyms

burden, demand, obligation, enforcement, infliction, requirement
Entry 1
burden, demand, obligation, enforcement, infliction
Entry 2
burden, enforcement, infliction, requirement

Antonyms

relief, exemption, benefit, removal, freedom, liberation
Entry 1
relief, exemption, benefit
Entry 2
removal, relief, freedom, liberation

Collocations

unfair imposition, imposition of rules, social imposition, tax imposition, unwelcome imposition
Entry 1
unfair imposition, imposition of rules, social imposition
Entry 2
tax imposition, unwelcome imposition, imposition of rules

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