imposition
/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
- The act of forcing something (such as a rule, tax, or burden) on someone.
- The teacher's imposition of a pop quiz caught everyone by surprise.
- The imposition of a new sales tax angered many shoppers.
- Citizens protested the imposition of strict curfews during the emergency.
- Something that is an unfair or unreasonable burden or demand on someone.
- Asking for a ride to the airport at 4 a.m. seemed like too much of an imposition.
- Staying at his cousin's house for a month felt like an imposition on the family.
- She considered the extra work an imposition, since she was already overloaded.
- The act of using authority to establish or enforce something.
- The imposition of martial law was met with widespread resistance.
- The imposition of sanctions was intended to pressure the country to change its policies.
- The company announced the imposition of a dress code for all employees.
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