imposition
/,impə'ziʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- An unfair or unreasonable burden or demand placed on someone: An "imposition" is something that causes inconvenience or hardship because it is forced upon someone who did not ask for it.
- The act of establishing or applying something by authority: "Imposition" refers to the official act of putting a rule, tax, duty, or condition into effect.
Examples of Usage
- As an unfair burden:
- As the act of applying something officially:
Advanced Usage
- "to be an imposition on someone": to be a burden or inconvenience to someone.
- "the imposition of one's will": the act of forcing one's own desires or decisions on others.
Variants and Related Words
- Impose (verb): to establish or apply as a charge, penalty, or rule; to force something unwelcome on someone.
- Imposing (adjective): grand and impressive in appearance.
Synonyms
- Burden: a heavy load or duty.
- Encumbrance: a burden or impediment.
- Infliction: the act of imposing something unpleasant.
- Levy: the imposition or collection of a tax or fee.
Related Phrases
- "lay an imposition on": (archaic/formal) to place a burden or penalty on.
Related Idioms
- "Feel like an imposition": to feel that one is causing trouble or inconvenience to others.
Noun
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an uncalled-for burden
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he listened but resented the imposition
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the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
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