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Pronunciation / Transliteration: zhēng shōu
"新税的征收引发了抗议。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of imposing something, such as a tax or duty.
"The imposition of a new tax has sparked widespread protests among the citizens." - 2
An unwelcome demand or burden placed on someone.
"She felt that the imposition of extra work on her was unfair."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'imposition' originates from the Latin word 'impositio', meaning 'a placing upon'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, initially referring to the act of placing something in a position or imposing a burden.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Imposition" is said worldwide
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Imposition
Transliteration: ɛ̃.poz.is.jɔ̃
"L'imposition d'une nouvelle taxe a provoqué des manifestations."
Auferlegung
Transliteration: ˈaʊ̯fɐˌleːɡʊŋ
"Die Auferlegung einer neuen Steuer hat Proteste ausgelöst."
Imposizione
Transliteration: im.po.zi.ˈtsjo.ne
"L'imposizione di una nuova tassa ha suscitato proteste."
Imposición
Transliteration: im.po.siˈθjon
"La imposición de un nuevo impuesto ha provocado protestas."
Imposição
Transliteration: ĩ.po.ziˈsɐ̃w
"A imposição de um novo imposto gerou protestos."
लगू करना
Transliteration: lagoo karna
"नई कर की लगू करना विरोध का कारण बना।"
征收
Transliteration: zhēng shōu
"新税的征收引发了抗议。"
부과
Transliteration: bugwa
"새 세금의 부과가 시위를 촉발했다."
課税
Transliteration: kazei
"新しい税金の課税が抗議を引き起こした。"
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