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 abrupt closure of the Russian market following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and the subsequent imposition of sweeping sanctions forced most Westerners to flee, often selling their companies for a fraction of their value.
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The imposition of tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada—now postponed for a month—could have a negative impact on the U.S. economy, driving up inflation, experts have said.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Canadians are steering away from U.S. goods, sports events and trips following the recent imposition of tariffs, which have left them stirred, despite the deep ties between the two countries.
—Savyata Mishra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent economic policies, particularly the imposition of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, have introduced significant unpredictability into the U.S. economy - creating an effective trade war with both allies and enemies.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
The imposition of tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada—now postponed for a month—could have a negative impact on the U.S. economy, driving up inflation, experts have said.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
Canadians are steering away from U.S. goods, sports events and trips following the recent imposition of tariffs, which have left them stirred, despite the deep ties between the two countries.
—Savyata Mishra, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent economic policies, particularly the imposition of tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, have introduced significant unpredictability into the U.S. economy - creating an effective trade war with both allies and enemies.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imposition
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“Imposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imposition. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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