imposition
[noun]
Synonyms:
- application, introduction, levying
- intrusion, liberty, presumption

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

im‧po‧si‧tion AC /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/ noun
[Word Family: verb: impose; noun: imposition]

1. [uncountable] the introduction of something such as a rule, punishment, tax etc
imposition of
the imposition of martial law

2. [countable usually singular] formal something that someone expects or asks you to do for them, which is not convenient for you:
I know it’s an imposition, but could I use your bathroom?

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

imposition
noun
I. act of imposing sth
VERB + IMPOSITION justify Several reasons were put forward to justify the imposition of censorship.
oppose, resist | resent
PREP. ~ on resisting the imposition of VAT on fuel

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

imposition
II. unreasonable thing sb expects you to do
ADJ. unacceptable, unwelcome
PREP. ~ on She felt the journey to be an unwelcome imposition on her time.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲