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im·po·si·tion (im′pə zis̸h′ən)

noun

  1. an imposing or imposing on; specif.,
    1. the forcing of oneself, one's presence or will, etc. on another or others without right or invitation; obtrusion
    2. a taking advantage of friendship, etc.
    3. the laying on of hands, as in ordaining
  2. something imposed; specif.,
    1. a tax, fine, etc.
    2. an unjust burden or requirement
    3. a deception; fraud
  3. the arrangement of type pages or plates in the proper order of printing

Etymology: OFr < L impositio, a laying upon, application

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imposition Synonyms

imposition

n.

  1. A constraint

    demand, encumbrance, obtrusion; see command 1, intrusion, pressure 2.

  2. Deception

    craftiness, trickery, fraud; see deception 1, hypocrisy, trick 1.


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imposition Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • sanction: Sunday was also the 10th anniversary of the imposition of sanctions against Iraq.

Converse of object

  • resent: There is little doubt that M R James would have resented the imposition of such subtle themes.

Adjective modifier

  • unilateral: This investigation could lead to the unilateral imposition of import quotas.

Modifies a noun

  • package: One user of The Shuttleworth System linked to an imposition package cites a time saving of five minutes per job.
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