reimposition
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Definition
Noun: 1. The act of imposing something again; the fact of being imposed again: The restoration or reapplication of a rule, tax, duty, law, or condition that had been previously removed or lifted.
Usage
- The word "reimposition" is a formal term, most commonly used in legal, political, economic, and administrative contexts.
- It specifically refers to the action of putting a previous measure back into effect. It implies that the thing being imposed existed and was removed before this new action.
- It is often followed by the preposition "of" to specify what is being imposed again (e.g., the reimposition sanctions).
Examples
- The reimposition of strict border controls caused significant delays for travelers.
- Economists warned that the reimposition of the tax would stifle economic growth.
- The treaty prevented the reimposition of trade tariffs between the two nations.
- Protesters gathered to oppose the reimposition of martial law.
Advanced Usage
- "Reimposition" can be used in abstract or figurative contexts beyond laws and rules.
- The sudden silence felt like a reimposition of the formal atmosphere that had briefly lifted.
Variants and Related Words
- Reimpose (verb): To impose (something, especially a law, tax, or condition) again.
- The government decided to reimpose the curfew after a spike in cases.
- Imposition (noun): The act of imposing something.
- Reinstatement (noun): While similar, "reinstatement" often refers to restoring a person to a former position or restoring the validity of something, whereas "reimposition" specifically refers to restoring an obligation, burden, or rule.
Synonyms
- Reapplication
- Restoration (of a rule/law)
- Reinstatement (context-dependent)
Antonyms
- Lifting
- Removal
- Abolition
- Revocation
Noun
- imposition again