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imposition
The official act of ordering and putting into effect a negative measure such as a punishment, state of emergency, sanction, or ban.
Die Regierung diskutiert die Verhängung neuer Wirtschaftssanktionen.
The government is discussing the imposition of new economic sanctions.
The noun 'Verhängung' (imposition) is derived from the verb 'verhängen' (to impose). This means to order a negative measure. Figuratively, you can imagine it as a punishment being 'hung' over someone like a dark cloud.
Das Gericht wird eine hohe Geldstrafe verhängen.
The court will impose a large fine.
'Verhängung' (imposition) is a formal word from administrative and legal language. It is mainly found in news reports, laws, and official statements.
Die Verhängung des Ausnahmezustands wurde im Parlament debattiert.
The imposition of the state of emergency was debated in parliament.
The word is used almost exclusively with negative measures. Typical phrases are 'die Verhängung einer Strafe' (the imposition of a punishment), 'von Sanktionen' (of sanctions), 'eines Bußgeldes' (of a fine), or 'des Ausnahmezustands' (of the state of emergency).
Die EU droht mit der Verhängung von weiteren Sanktionen.
The EU is threatening the imposition of further sanctions.
order / arrangement
Anordnung and Verhängung can both be associated with an official decision by an authority. Anordnung refers to the binding directive or order, while Verhängung focuses especially on putting a negative measure such as a ban or punishment into effect. Use Verhängung when this measure is the main focus.
Die Verhängung des Verbots führte zu langen Diskussionen in der Stadt.
The imposition of the ban led to lengthy discussions in the city.
Die Behörde erließ die Anordnung, den betroffenen Bereich sofort zu verlassen.
The authorities issued the order to leave the affected area immediately.
