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imposition

/ imposition /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
Type of:
enforcement
Kinds of:
protection trade protection regimentation reimposition taxation
Derived:
levy impose inflict bring down visit
Domain:
tax taxation revenue enhancement
noun Sense 2
an uncalled-for burden
"he listened but resented the imposition"
Type of:
burden load encumbrance
Derived:
inflict bring down visit impose
Semantic Complexity
37%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
18
Times Searched
1
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enforcement protection trade protection regimentation reimposition taxation burden load encumbrance