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Definition imposition in American English

imposition noun

noun
/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an unfair or unreasonable situation that you are expected to accept

Example

Expecting employees to work longer hours for the same pay is a huge imposition.

Synonyms and related words
crisis battle nightmare
2

the introduction of something such as a new law or a new system

Example

the imposition of economic sanctions

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
Definition imposition in American English