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imposition

/ɪmˈpɒzɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does imposition mean?

noun

The act of imposing something, such as a tax or a rule, on someone or something. A burden or weight imposed on someone or something.

Example

"The government imposed a new tax on the population, causing widespread discontent."

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