| NOUN | act | imposition, infliction | the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| cognition | imposition | an uncalled-for burden |
| Sounds | ih.mpahzih'shahn | |
|---|---|---|
| Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... | |
| Meaning | The act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo). | |
|---|---|---|
| Synonym | infliction | |
| Category | tax, taxation, revenue enhancement | Charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government |
| Narrower | protection, trade protection | The imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic / domestic industry against foreign competition |
| regimentation | The imposition of order or discipline | |
| reimposition | imposition again | |
| taxation | The imposition of taxes | |
| Broader | enforcement | The act of enforcing |
| Spanish | imposición | |
| Catalan | imposició | |
| Verbs | impose | impose something unpleasant |
| impose | impose and collect | |
| Meaning | An uncalled-for burden. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | "he listened but resented the imposition" | |
| Broader | burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus | An onerous or difficult concern |
| Spanish | imposición | |
| Verbs | impose | impose something unpleasant |
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