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imposition

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/ɪmˈpəʊzɪʃən/ · im-po-si-tion

The act of imposing something, especially a burden or tax.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of imposing something, especially a burden or tax.

کسی چیز کو لاگو کرنے کا عمل، خاص طور پر ایک بھاری یا ٹیکس۔

مُسلَّط

musallat

Formal: مُسلَّط

Synonyms

burdentaxationdemandبوجھٹیکسمطالبہ

Antonyms

reliefexemptionfreedomآزادیرہائیچھوٹ

Common Collocations

  • imposition of taxes
  • imposition of rules
  • imposition of duties

Example Sentences

The imposition of higher taxes has caused public unrest.

زیادہ ٹیکس کا نفاذ عوامی بے چینی کا سبب بن گیا ہے۔

Zyada tax ka nafaz awaami bechaini ka sabab ban gaya hai.

Many people oppose the imposition of unfair laws.

بہت سے لوگ غیر منصفانہ قوانین کے نفاذ کی مخالفت کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se log gher munsifana qawaid ke nafaz ki mukhalfat karte hain.

The imposition of new regulations affected small businesses.

نئی حکمرانی کے نفاذ نے چھوٹے کاروباروں پر اثر ڈالا۔

Nayi hukmarani ke nafaz ne chhote karobaron par asar dala.

Easily Confused With

composition:Imposition refers to the act of imposing, while composition refers to the act of putting together or creating, particularly in art or writing.

Word Family

impose
verbمسلط کرنا
imposed
adjectiveمسلط شدہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think 'impose' as 'putting pressure' to remember 'imposition'.

Picture a person placing a heavy load on someone else's shoulders.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہیں جاتی ہمیں روٹھ کر، نہ کچھ تُو مسلط کرے،

Nahin jati humein rooth kar, na kuch tu musallat kare,

You cannot push us away; do not impose anything upon us.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مُسلِّط کے دل میں نہیں ہوتا

Musallat ke dil mein nahin hota

What is imposed does not reside in the heart.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "impositio" — a placing upon, laying on

First known use: 14th century

The word 'imposition' developed from the late Middle English period, influenced by Latin roots which highlighted the act of placing or laying something upon another.