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imposición

imposition

noun eem-poh-see-SYOHN Rare

Also means

tax

Usage Note

Imposición can mean the act of imposing something (la imposición de una multa — 'the imposition of a fine') or, in banking, a deposit (una imposición a plazo fijo — 'a fixed-term deposit'). In fiscal contexts imposición fiscal means 'taxation'. The verb is imponer.

Examples

"La imposición de nuevas tasas generó protestas."

Natural Translation

The imposition of new fees generated protests.

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