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English noun: imposition

1. imposition (act) the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)


Synonymsinfliction


Broader (hypernym)enforcement


Narrower (hyponym)protection, regimentation, reimposition, taxation, trade protection


Domain categoryrevenue enhancement, tax, taxation

2. imposition (cognition) an uncalled-for burden


SamplesHe listened but resented the imposition.


Broader (hypernym)burden, encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus









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