imposition

Example Sentences

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While authorities insist the situation is under control, the imposition of a curfew underscores the seriousness of the threat and the urgency of preventing further escalation.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

She anticipates this is "likely to lead to lower overall tariff rates and a more orderly imposition of future tariffs."

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I caught Levin the day after he turned in a chapter about authoritarianism for a new book, which happens to look at how discrimination and the imposition of social hierarchies ties in with power.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

It may be possible to seek the imposition of a constructive trust, file an equitable accounting claim, or reopen probate based on newly discovered evidence.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

She sighs like I'm bothering her and it's an imposition for her to tell me, but I know she covets the attention.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton