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imposition

noun/ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃn/

B2CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

The act of levying a tax, duty, or other charge.

The imposition of a windfall levy on energy producers provoked an immediate legal challenge.

Similar: levy, charge

Topic: Tax law in Legal English

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