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imposition

noun

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

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Word length
10
Starts with
I
Ends with
N
Contains
MP
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ɪm.pəˈzɪʃən

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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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