imposition
noun
im·po·si·tion
ˌim-pə-ˈzi-shən 
Examples of imposition in a Sentence
Your kids can stay with me the night you're away—it's really not an imposition.
the imposition of a life sentence on the defendant
the imposition of a tax on liquor
Recent Examples on the Web
Is a draft during a time of war an imposition on one’s individual liberty?
—
Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The concern among many is that without a rapid imposition of control, the country and economy could spin out of control, leaving current and future generations to deal with the aftermath.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Like Newsom and Schwarzenegger, COS claims its convention could be confined to its narrow goals, which include imposition of severe spending restraints on Congress, along with term limits for senators and Congress members and a few other officials.
—Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
In the heart of Sicily, where a scarred landscape bears the weight of environmental destruction and military imposition, Valentina, nearing 30, still lives under her family’s roof.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imposition
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chris Talgo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2025
The concern among many is that without a rapid imposition of control, the country and economy could spin out of control, leaving current and future generations to deal with the aftermath.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Like Newsom and Schwarzenegger, COS claims its convention could be confined to its narrow goals, which include imposition of severe spending restraints on Congress, along with term limits for senators and Congress members and a few other officials.
—Thomas D. Elias, Orange County Register, 21 Mar. 2025
In the heart of Sicily, where a scarred landscape bears the weight of environmental destruction and military imposition, Valentina, nearing 30, still lives under her family’s roof.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for imposition
Cite this Entry
“Imposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imposition. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
imposition
noun
im·po·si·tion
ˌim-pə-ˈzish-ən
1
: the act of imposing
2
a
: something (as a tax) that is imposed
b
: a demand or request that is very troublesome
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share