imposed Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb compel to behave in a certain way
   impose; enforce.
   
   • Social relations impose courtesy
2. verb impose something unpleasant
   bring down; impose; visit; inflict.
   
   • The principal visited his rage on the students
3. verb impose and collect
   levy; impose.
   
   • levy a fine
4. adjective satellite set forth authoritatively as obligatory
   
   • the imposed taxation
   • rules imposed by society

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