Imposition word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "imposition" word

[noun] the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
[noun] an uncalled-for burden; "he listened but resented the imposition"

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\Im`po*si"tion\, n. [F., fr. L. impositio the application of a name to a thing. See {Impone}.] 1. The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like. ``From imposition of strict laws.'' --Milton. Made more solemn by the imposition of hands. --Hammond. 2. That which is imposed, levied, or enjoined; charge; burden; injunction; tax. 3. (Eng. Univ.) An extra exercise enjoined on students as a punishment. --T. Warton. 4. An excessive, arbitrary, or unlawful exaction; hence, a trick or deception put on laid on others; cheating; fraud; delusion; imposture. Reputation is an idle and most false imposition. --Shak. 5. (Eccl.) The act of laying on the hands as a religious ceremoy, in ordination, confirmation, etc. 6. (Print.) The act or process of imosing pages or columns of type. See {Impose}, v. t., 4. Syn: Deceit; fraud; imposture. See {Deception}.

Synonyms for imposition

infliction

Related terms: burthen, cheat, composing stick, demand for, embarrassment, extortionate demand, grift, hamper, impingement, imposture, infiltration, infringement, interposition, lawlessness, laying on, Linotype, onus, order, raw deal, requirement, tax base, toll

The fun area, different aproach to word »imposition«

Let's analyse "imposition" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Five vowels. 50% of vowels is 11.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITISOPMI. Average typing speed for these characters is 2680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .. -- .--. --- ... .. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: imposition: 9 + 6 + 9 + 9 + 6 = 39, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: imposition: 9 + 4 + 7 + 6 + 1 + 9 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 58, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
I (3)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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