Thesaurus results for IMPOSITION

imposition

noun

ˌim-pə-ˈzi-shən

Definition of imposition

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 Moscow has made similar moves since the imposition of Western sanctions in 2022, with 90% of trade with China reportedly settled in yuan or rubles. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 24 June 2026 Under the agreement, which a judge still needs to approve, a count of possession of burglary or theft tools would be dismissed and Banks would receive a stay of imposition at sentencing. — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 17 June 2026 So when the workings of the world, with its shouty messaging and manipulative storylines, get to be too much—when all of that strategized meaning feels like an imposition—go to the Met or Olana or your nearest Church. — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 Lawmakers delayed an imposition of asset limits on Medi-Cal that Newsom had proposed setting at $2,000, which would have affected elderly low-income Californians. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for imposition

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imposition

Noun

For a continent importing the bulk of its oil and gas, the returning war premium on crude is a tax on households and industry.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Community solar projects create local jobs, generate tax revenue, support workforce development and create new opportunities for agricultural businesses, all while providing affordable energy options for households.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of tax

Noun

During the 2024 session, the Legislature approved a $2 billion facilities bill that allocated money to schools to repair and replace their aging buildings, and to help pay off their bonds and levies.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026
Doing so would require state legislation, since the special property tax levy for teacher pensions can’t be diverted to CPS operations without a change in law.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026