| imposition | | |
| n. (act) | 1. imposition, infliction | the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo). |
| ~ enforcement | the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to. |
| ~ trade protection, protection | the imposition of duties or quotas on imports in order to protect domestic industry against foreign competition.; "he made trade protection a plank in the party platform" |
| ~ regimentation | the imposition of order or discipline. |
| ~ reimposition | imposition again. |
| ~ taxation | the imposition of taxes; the practice of the government in levying taxes on the subjects of a state. |
| ~ revenue enhancement, tax, taxation | charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government. |
| n. (cognition) | 2. imposition | an uncalled-for burden.; "he listened but resented the imposition" |
| ~ burden, encumbrance, onus, incumbrance, load | an onerous or difficult concern.; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" |
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