as in tax
a charge usually of money collected by the government from people or businesses for public use
an imposition of 10% on imported goods
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Diaz’s later childhood also coincided with the beginning with of Ferdinand Marcos’ 20-year dictatorship, and his imposition of martial law in 1972, as part of a crackdown on political dissent.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
Although the imposition of tariffs by the US may temporarily shift attention away from international competition and policies focused on heavy industry transition, this should not distract from progress in establishing a market for low-carbon products.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The imposition of the tariffs is also detrimental to the wider Caribbean Community, the Guyanese Chamber argues, and exacerbate the vulnerability of countries with already fragile economies.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The objections raise significant issues such as the imposition of roster limits, Title IX and gender equity concerns, and individual damages calculations.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
Although the imposition of tariffs by the US may temporarily shift attention away from international competition and policies focused on heavy industry transition, this should not distract from progress in establishing a market for low-carbon products.
—Heather Farmbrough, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The imposition of the tariffs is also detrimental to the wider Caribbean Community, the Guyanese Chamber argues, and exacerbate the vulnerability of countries with already fragile economies.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
The objections raise significant issues such as the imposition of roster limits, Title IX and gender equity concerns, and individual damages calculations.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Imposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposition. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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