Opposite of a thing that is imposed, in particular an unfair or unwelcome demand or burden
Opposite of a trick or deception put or laid on others
Opposite of the administration or imposition of a law, rule, or obligation
Opposite of an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
“Their response to our pressing need for more resources was rather tentative and non-commital.”
Opposite of a payment levied on the transfer of property, for licenses, and for the legal recognition of documents
“He also promised to immediately exempt minimum wage earners from tax and give them a rebate for this year.”
Opposite of the action applying or enforcing something
“I do not know whether it is a lack of will or a lack of power that is responsible for the nonenforcement of the law.”
Opposite of an authoritative order
“When I was a boy, my aunt, then a radio announcer, declined my request to play my favorite tune on air.”
Opposite of the process of moving an idea from concept to reality
“He bore the nonfulfillment of his ideas with silent perseverance for nearly fifteen years.”
(colloquial, US) Opposite of a difficult or tedious undertaking
“With this lemonade concentrate in the refrigerator, making a cold drink is a cinch.”
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