Imposition

Pronunciation: /ɪmpəˈzɪʃən/

Definitions of imposition

noun the laying on of something as a burden or obligation

Example Sentences

A1 Paying extra fees for luggage is an imposition for budget travelers.

A2 The teacher's imposition of a strict dress code caused some students to complain.

B1 The new tax law is seen as an imposition on small businesses.

B2 The company's imposition of mandatory overtime was met with resistance from employees.

C1 The government's imposition of martial law was met with widespread protests.

C2 The imposition of trade sanctions by the international community had a significant impact on the country's economy.

Examples of imposition in a Sentence

formal The new tax law is seen as an imposition on small businesses.

informal I see this new rule as a real imposition on our daily routine.

slang Having to work overtime on Fridays is such an imposition.

figurative The heavy workload felt like an imposition on my work-life balance.

Grammatical Forms of imposition

• past tense: imposed
• plural: impositions
• comparative: more imposing
• superlative: most imposing
• present tense: impose
• future tense: will impose
• perfect tense: have imposed
• continuous tense: is imposing
• singular: imposition
• positive degree: imposing
• infinitive: to impose
• gerund: imposing
• participle: imposed

Origin and Evolution of imposition

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'imposition' originated from the Latin word 'impositio', which means to place upon or to impose.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'imposition' has evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including the act of imposing something on someone, as well as the burden or inconvenience that is imposed. It is commonly used in legal, financial, and social contexts to refer to requirements or obligations that are imposed on individuals or groups.