imposition

Pronunciation: /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
  2. noun an uncalled-for burden

Etymology

From Middle English imposicioun, from Old French imposicion, from Latin impositio.

In classic literature

Synonyms

infliction

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
enforcement
Narrower (hyponyms)
regimentation, taxation, reimposition, protection

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