verb
- present participle of 'impost': to place or lay on as a burden, tax, or duty
Usage: formal; often used in legal or administrative contexts
noun
- the act or process of imposing a tax, duty, or burden
Usage: formal; chiefly used in legal and administrative language
Examples
- The government is imposting new tariffs on imported goods.
- Imposting restrictions on travel requires careful consideration of public health.
- The imposting of fines was part of the enforcement strategy.
- They are imposting additional fees on late payments.
- The court ruled against imposting penalties without due process.
- Imposting sanctions requires international agreement.