imposition
noun
im·po·si·tion
ˌim-pə-ˈzi-shən 
Examples of imposition in a Sentence
Your kids can stay with me the night you're away—it's really not an imposition.
the imposition of a life sentence on the defendant
the imposition of a tax on liquor
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The judge suspended imposition of the sentence on the careless driving citation and placed Walker on two years of unsupervised probation.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Majorities oppose the imposition of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, with approval ratings of just 27%, 29% and 36%, respectively.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Yet Lee has vowed a full investigation into Yoon's martial law imposition and the reports surrounding his wife, moves that could overshadow the new government and inflame tensions as Yoon faces a high-stakes rebellion trial carrying a possible death sentence.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Mixed Outlook, But JPM Better Positioned Than Peers That being said, the bank has adopted a cautious stance regarding its outlook due to geopolitical factors, the U.S. imposition of tariffs on trading partners, and worries about inflation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Majorities oppose the imposition of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, with approval ratings of just 27%, 29% and 36%, respectively.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Yet Lee has vowed a full investigation into Yoon's martial law imposition and the reports surrounding his wife, moves that could overshadow the new government and inflame tensions as Yoon faces a high-stakes rebellion trial carrying a possible death sentence.
—The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
Mixed Outlook, But JPM Better Positioned Than Peers That being said, the bank has adopted a cautious stance regarding its outlook due to geopolitical factors, the U.S. imposition of tariffs on trading partners, and worries about inflation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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“Imposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imposition. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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imposition
noun
im·po·si·tion
ˌim-pə-ˈzish-ən
1
: the act of imposing
2
a
: something (as a tax) that is imposed
b
: a demand or request that is very troublesome
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