imposition
US /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
1.
the act of imposing something, such as a tax, rule, or burden
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The new tax was an unwelcome imposition on small businesses.
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The government's imposition of strict regulations led to public outcry.
2.
an unwelcome or unfair demand or burden
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I hope my request isn't too much of an imposition.
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Visiting them late at night would be an imposition.