Pagpapataw (en. Imposition)

pag-pa-ta-w

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of applying a law, regulation, or policy.
The imposition of the new tax caused concern among business owners.
Ang pagpapataw ng bagong buwis ay nagdulot ng pagkabahala sa mga negosyante.
The act of deciding or determining a penalty for a person or group.
The imposition of penalties on offenders is important to maintain order.
Ang pagpapataw ng parusa sa mga lumabag ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.
The demonstration of power or authority in a situation.
The imposition of his views led to changes within the organization.
Ang pagpapataw ng kanyang saloobin ay nagdulot ng mga pagbabago sa loob ng samahan.

Etymology

From the root word 'pataw' meaning 'imposition' or 'application'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

imposition of law
the process of implementing and enforcing rules or laws.
pagpapataw ng batas
imposition of penalty
the act of assigning a penalty to an individual or group.
pagpapataw ng parusa

Related Words

imposition
The act of applying or determining.
pataw
law
A system of rules enacted by the government.
batas

Slang Meanings

Imposing a consequence or punishment.
He wants to impose a consequence on his friend for their debt.
Gusto niyang magpakita ng pagpapataw sa kanyang kaibigan sa utang nito.
Labeling a person or thing as guilty.
Sometimes, we need to impose a label for a person to learn their lesson.
Minsan kailangan ng pagpapataw para matutunan ng tao ang leksyon.