imposition

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An unfair or unwelcome demand on your time, effort, or hospitality.

   I hope staying another night won't be too much of an imposition.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of introducing or forcing something on people, such as a tax or rule.

   The imposition of new taxes angered small business owners.

From Middle English imposicioun, from Old French imposicion, from Latin impositio.

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