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imposition Definition

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

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.

imposition Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • sanction: Sunday was also the 10th anniversary of the imposition of sanctions against Iraq.
  • penalty: Should I notify my use of this scheme to protect myself from the possible imposition of a penalty at a later date?
  • embargo: With the revolution, the importation of US films slowed down, and after the imposition of the economic embargo it stopped altogether.
  • tariff: The imposition of a tariff will impose a cost on society.
  • levy: The government and ministers will be encouraged to consider the imposition of levy on ' fatty, highly processed and fast food ' .
  • censorship: However, this imposition of censorship encountered little popular disapproval.

Converse of object

  • resent: There is little doubt that M R James would have resented the imposition of such subtle themes.
  • resist: NATFHE strongly resisted the imposition of any kind of performance pay.
  • oppose: February 2001 Expenses action starts Action to oppose the unagreed imposition of new BBC expenses rules starts on 26 February.
  • reject: Most Iraqis reject the imposition of a government from outside.
  • authorize: The tribunal There should be an independent decision-maker to authorize the imposition of compulsory care and treatment beyond the initial assessment period.

Adjective modifier

  • unilateral: This investigation could lead to the unilateral imposition of import quotas.
  • proactive: I exercised my claim against someone for a proactive imposition with a similar but reactive imposition.
  • arbitrary: They are an arbitrary imposition of a 1 % per annum growth in future greenhouse gas concentrations.
  • certain: A Bill for granting to their Majesties certain additional Impositions upon Merchandize, was read the Second time.
  • cultural: Formed from cut and paste, Mutu's creations are hybrids of multiple sources referencing the scars of cultural imposition.

Modifies a noun

  • package: One user of The Shuttleworth System linked to an imposition package cites a time saving of five minutes per job.
  • software: It boasts a simple yet sophisticated look and feel - unlike any other imposition software.