Plural for a thing that is imposed, in particular an unfair or unwelcome demand or burden
“Many expressed opposition to the idea of literacy training, which they saw as an imposition on their way of life.”
Plural for the act of inflicting or forcing something (typically undesirable) on someone
“The Gambians had complained of the unfair imposition of sanctions and embargoes.”
Plural for the act of imposing a rule, regulation, fees, etc.
“Earl Grey observed that the country had a right to call for an imposition of a tax on the property of every class of the people.”
Plural for a tax or fee that has been levied or charged
“Coke pointed out that the London brewers were required to pay an imposition of fourpence a quarter on malt.”
Plural for the act of imposing or collecting a tax, fee or fine
“This volume is mainly a transcription of the documents produced during the imposition of taxation in Herefordshire in the reign of Henry VIII.”
Plural for a trick or deception put or laid on others
“It may be argued that the rule against impeaching one's own witness promotes ascertainment of truth by discouraging, with a threat of penalty, this deceptive imposition on the court.”
Plural for a fraudulent scheme or action
Plural for the act of inflicting or something inflicted
Plural for a difficult or tedious undertaking
Plural for something that encumbers or burdens one's life
Plural for the administration or imposition of a law, rule, or obligation
Plural for an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
Plural for an authoritative order
Plural for work that is tedious or exhausting
Plural for the action or fact of victimizing someone for personal gain
Plural for a thing that is necessary for the achievement of a specified end
Plural for an encroachment or intrusion on a territory or the rights of a person
Plural for an unjust, dishonest, or immoral act
Plural for an object that is not genuine
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