impose

Definition for impose

verb as in set, dictate

Strongest matches

appoint, charge, demand, enforce, establish, foist, force, inflict, institute, introduce, lay down, levy, order, place, promulgate, put, require

Strong matches

burden, command, compel, constrain, decree, encroach, enjoin, exact, fix, infringe, intrude, lade, lay, oblige, obtrude, ordain, prescribe, presume, saddle, trespass, visit, wish, wreak, wreck

Weak matches

force upon, horn in, lay down the law, move in on, put foot down, read riot act, take advantage

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County, for imposing limits on growth in wildfire areas.

From Los Angeles Times

From 14 April testing will begin on the PGA Tour's feeder circuits to impose stroke penalties on the slowest golfers.

From BBC

Tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on imports of steel and aluminium have taken effect in a move that will likely escalate tensions with some of America's largest trading partners.

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There have also been threats to impose a 25% tariff on EU imports to the US which could trigger a trade war with Brussels, and leave Northern Ireland caught in the middle.

From BBC

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he was imposing another 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imported to Canada, above the 25% he announced he previously.

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