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imposition

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/

imposition means: Something that causes someone extra trouble or work, especially an unreasonable request.

noun

UNWELCOME BURDENC1

Something that causes someone extra trouble or work, especially an unreasonable request.

  • I hope this visit is not an imposition.
  • Asking her to work all weekend was an imposition.
  • He considered the extra paperwork an unfair imposition.

How to use it: an imposition on someone (Another overnight visit would be an imposition on our hosts.)

Similar words: burden

Common phrases: an unfair imposition, imposition on someone

FORCING SOMETHINGC1

The act of making people accept a rule, payment, or condition.

  • The imposition of a curfew surprised everyone.
  • Businesses opposed the imposition of higher taxes.
  • The sudden imposition of restrictions delayed our trip.

How to use it: imposition of something (The imposition of new fees angered residents.); imposition on someone/something (They opposed the imposition of limits on trade.)

Similar words: enforcement

Common phrases: imposition of taxes, imposition of restrictions

Questions about imposition

What does imposition mean?

Something that causes someone extra trouble or work, especially an unreasonable request.

What is imposition in other languages?

Türkçe: yük · Español: carga · Français: contrainte · Deutsch: Zumutung · Italiano: peso · 日本語: 負担

How do you pronounce imposition?

It is pronounced /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/.

How do you use imposition in a sentence?

I hope this visit is not an imposition. Asking her to work all weekend was an imposition.

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