Impose

usgb/ɪmˈpəʊz/
verb

To force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living.

The government imposed a new tax on the public.
Visual representation of "impose" - To force someone to accept something, especially a belief or way of living

Often appears as...

  • impose a ban
  • impose a tax
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Authority Connotation

Imposing something often implies authority or power making one submit to a rule or decision.

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Employers impose dress codes in the workplace.
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Unpopularity Hint

When something is imposed, it may not be well-received as it did not come from a group's consensus.

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The new policy was imposed without consulting the staff.
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