imposition
noun
the laying on of something as a burden or obligation.
impositions
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pluralof imposition.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Italy does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control,” said Meloni’s office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The film is lightning in a bottle, magic that only stands to have its smoke dispersed and mirrors cracked by the unnecessary impositions of the dreaded Hollywood sequel.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
Windsor officials said the town signed the agreement to “avoid further unfair and unjustified financial impositions placed upon the citizens of Windsor by the Office of the Attorney General.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
“We don’t want impositions on the Mercosur,” Lula said in a live broadcast on social media.
From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2023
Even the most ardent anticommunists among them regarded the oath as an uncomfortable reminder of the impositions on academic freedom they had suffered in their homelands.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
