Imposition

Meaning

the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand

the act of forcing something on someone; an unwelcome demand or burden

Example Sentences

The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.

The new tax was seen as an unfair imposition on the poor.

Example Expressions

an imposition on someone

Synonyms

burden, enforcement, infliction, requirement, demand, obligation

Entry 1

burden, enforcement, infliction, requirement

Entry 2

burden, demand, obligation, enforcement, infliction

Antonyms

removal, relief, freedom, liberation, exemption, benefit

Entry 1

removal, relief, freedom, liberation

Entry 2

relief, exemption, benefit

Collocations

tax imposition, unwelcome imposition, imposition of rules, unfair imposition, social imposition

Entry 1

tax imposition, unwelcome imposition, imposition of rules

Entry 2

unfair imposition, imposition of rules, social imposition