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imposition

noun

The act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
I
Ends with
N
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪm.pəˈzɪʃən

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Definitions

noun

  1. The act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

noun

  1. An uncalled-for burden

    “He listened but resented the imposition”

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Example Sentences

He listened but resented the imposition

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