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imposition

/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

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noun

/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее то, что навязывается кому-либо, например, несправедливое бремя, обязанность или налог; или акт навязывания чего-либо.

A noun referring to something that is forced upon someone, such as an unfair burden, duty, or tax; or the act of imposing something.

  1. Unfair burden or demandB2formal

    An unfair or unreasonable demand or expectation placed on someone.

    ruНесправедливое бремя или требование

    • Staying for a week was too much of an imposition on my hosts.
    • He apologized for the imposition of asking for a ride so late.
    • The extra workload was an imposition on the already busy team.

    Synonymsburdendemandencumbranceexactionloadobligationstrainweight

  2. Introduction of a rule or taxB2formal

    The act of officially establishing a new rule, tax, or system.

    ruВведение

    • The imposition of a new tax caused public outcry.
    • The government announced the imposition of stricter regulations.
    • The imposition of martial law was met with resistance.

    Synonymsapplicationenactmentestablishmentimplementationinstitutionintroduction

Forms
  • impositions plural form
  • impositions' possessive plural form
  • imposition's possessive singular form
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