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Imposition

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Definition the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed

Translations

Read the translations of the word "imposition" in different languages. Find your native language here.
cn
征收
en
imposition
es
imposición
fr
imposition
de
Verhängung
ar
فرض
hi
आरोपण
pl
nakładanie
ru
навязывание
ja
押しつけ

Examples

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The imposition of strict regulations is necessary to maintain order.
She felt the imposition of having to work overtime on the weekend.
The government's decision to raise taxes was seen as an imposition on the middle class.

Story

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Once upon a time, in a quaint little village, there lived a mischievous cat named Bernie. Bernie was known for his playful nature and his ability to get himself into all sorts of adventures. One day, as Bernie was strolling through the village, he stumbled upon a group of mice who were having a heated debate about an imposition. Intrigued by the word, Bernie decided to investigate further. He sat down next to the mice and listened attentively to their conversation. The mice explained that an imposition was a burdensome task or demand placed upon someone. Bernie couldn't help but chuckle to himself, realizing that he often imposed his playful antics on the villagers. Feeling mischievous, Bernie decided to put his newfound knowledge to use. He devised a plan to play a prank on the village mayor, who was known for being strict and serious. Bernie knew that this would be the perfect opportunity to impose a little laughter into the mayor's life. Late at night, Bernie snuck into the mayor's office and carefully placed a whoopee cushion on his chair. The next morning, as the mayor sat down, a loud "Prrrrt!" echoed through the room, causing everyone to burst into laughter. Bernie had successfully imposed a moment of joy upon the usually stern mayor. From that day on, Bernie became the village's favorite mischief-maker, always finding clever ways to impose moments of happiness and laughter upon the villagers. And so, Bernie the cat continued to weave his magical charm, teaching everyone the true meaning of joy and the power of a well-placed imposition.