C2nounformallawpolitics
US/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
the act of officially introducing a rule, tax or punishment; also an unfair request that causes trouble for someone
In context
The imposition of martial law closed schools and newspapers for months.
Exporters protested against the imposition of new taxes on rice.
I hope staying with you for a week isn't too much of an imposition.
Words that go with imposition
noun + preposition
- imposition of sanctionsThe imposition of sanctions hurt ordinary families most.
- imposition of martial lawHistorians still debate the imposition of martial law in 1981.
- imposition of a taxThe imposition of a tax on sugary drinks reduced sales.
adjective + noun
- unfair impositionMany workers saw the extra hours as an unfair imposition.
- too much of an impositionWould it be too much of an imposition to ask for a lift?