imposition |
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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) | |
| Synonyms: | infliction | |
| Related terms: | enforcement regimentation reimposition taxation protection tax | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an uncalled-for burden | |
| Examples: | "he listened but resented the imposition" |
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| Related terms: | burden inflict | |
| Similar spelling: |
imposing impossibility imposingly in_opposition in_apposition impaction impossibly impossible |
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