Meaning ofimpositionin English

Noun

1. an unwanted burden or obligation; a strain
   The new policy is an imposition on low-income families.
2. an act of enforcing or applying something; rules, taxes
   The government's imposition of strict regulations has limited business growth.
3. something imposed or levied; a requirement
   The imposition of a curfew is a requirement for all residents in the area.
4. a deceptive trick or scheme; a ruse
   The company's imposition on investors was a cleverly disguised scam.
5. an excessive or deceitful demand; trickery
   The politician's imposition on the voters was a false promise.
6. a punitive task assigned to a student
   The teacher gave the student an imposition as punishment for misbehaving.
7. laying hands in a religious ceremony (confirmation, etc.)
   The bishop performed an imposition of hands during the confirmation ceremony.
8. arranging pages for printing (proper order)
   The printing company carefully checked the imposition of pages before printing.