imposition

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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

Trade last year was also boosted by among other things "the front-loading of imports in North America ahead of the expected imposition of 'reciprocal' tariffs by the United States", the WTO said in its report.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 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

After the imposition of sharia, the Taliban became even bolder.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai