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imposition::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | infliction |
| Type of | enforcement |
| Has types | trade protection, protection, regimentation, reimposition, taxation |
| Derivation | impose |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | incumbrance, load, burden, onus, encumbrance |
| Derivation | impose |
he listened but resented the imposition.
Examples of imposition
imposition
In the bargain, Judge John J. Riley gave him a suspended imposition of sentence.
From the stltoday.com
That might be the reason he doesn't regard Roy's annual visits as an imposition.
From the dispatch.com
Bhutto had been an outspoken critic of Musharraf's imposition of emergency rule.
From the toledoblade.com
This creates a disproportionate imposition to the the punishments we have today.
From the nation.time.com
That may be the reason he does not regard Roy's annual visits as an imposition.
From the kansas.com
The imposition of that order has been put off pending the outcome of the appeals.
From the washingtontimes.com
The dead claim the living and extend the process through the imposition of grief.
From the newsweek.com
Imposition of sentence was withheld for five years on condition of good behavior.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Imposition of austerity against the country's will to pay back foreign countries?
From the economist.com
- The act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
- An uncalled-for burden; "he listened but resented the imposition"
- (impose) enforce: compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose courtesy"
- Inflict: impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students"
- Levy: impose and collect; "levy a fine"
- (imposed) set forth authoritatively as obligatory; "the imposed taxation"; "rules imposed by society"
- Imposition is one of the fundamental steps in the prepress printing process. It consists in the arrangement of the printed productu2019s pages on the printeru2019s sheet, in order to obtain faster printing, simplify binding and reduce paper waste.
- (Impositions) The Crown traditionally exercised the right to impose import duties for the regulation of trade and the protection of domestic industry. ...
- Imposing was a notable Australian thoroughbred racehorse.
