imposition

noun

ˌim-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce imposition (audio)
Definition of impositionnext
as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use an imposition of 10% on imported goods

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Recent Examples of imposition Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images Europe Automakers are still dealing with whiplash from the delay, imposition and then partial rollback of tariffs on Canada and Mexico. — Camila Domonoske, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025 The stock markets' plunge following Trump's imposition of sweeping tariffs on some of the U.S.'s closest and most important trade partners spells trouble for Americans and their retirement plans. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 The European Union, which includes Ireland, issued a retaliatory response to the president’s recent imposition of 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel imports. — The Hill Staff, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2025 During his first major speech to Congress and the nation since his inauguration, Trump last week defended his imposition of steep levies on key U.S. trading partners like Canada, China and Mexico. — Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imposition

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“Imposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposition. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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