Meaning & use
Imposition
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The act of forcing something, such as a rule, tax, or burden, upon someone, or an unwelcome demand made on another's time or generosity.
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The new tax was seen as an unfair imposition on small businesses.
I hope it's not too much of an imposition to ask you to drive me to the airport.
A note on using this word
Often used politely to soften a request, as in 'I don't want to be an imposition,' meaning one doesn't want to inconvenience someone.
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