Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
imposition
noun
/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
Definition
The act of placing a burden or duty upon someone.
Examples
- The imposition of new regulations has frustrated many business owners.
- He felt that the imposition of strict rules was unnecessary.
- It was an imposition to ask her to complete the project in such a short time.
Meaning
An imposition refers to something that is forced upon someone, which may be unfair or unwelcome.
Synonyms
- burden
- inconvenience
- encumbrance
