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imposed
[ im-pohzd ]
adjective
- laid on by someone, especially an authority, as something to be endured, obeyed, paid, etc.:
Offenders receive swiftly imposed but meaningful community service assignments, which the court monitors daily for compliance.
- thrust or forced upon someone else, as one’s tastes, ideas, company, etc.:
I pray for my children to grow confidently into who they have been created to be, free from the pressure of imposed reputation and expectation.
- created or established forcibly or artificially rather than developing naturally:
All living systems organize and reorganize themselves into adaptive patterns and structures without any externally imposed plan or direction.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of impose ( def ).
Other Word Forms
- ܲ··Dz adjective
- ܲ··Dz adjective
- ɱ-·Dz adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of imposed1
Example Sentences
The public spat between the White House and Amazon underscores the backlash the Trump administration faces over tariffs imposed on various countries including China.
Sportswear giant Adidas has warned import taxes imposed by President Donald Trump will lead to higher prices in the US for popular trainers including the Gazelle and Samba.
The recently imposed tariffs on the UK and other countries are expected to dampen business and consumer confidence as well as reduce demand for goods and services.
This month, an appeals court struck down a $57-million fine the previous FCC chair had imposed on AT&T, finding the FCC had overstepped.
Israel imposed a complete blockade on Gaza in early March and resumed air and ground attacks later in the month.
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