imposition

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Discretion that is “suitably directed and limited” would “ensure … the sentencing authority is apprised of the information relevant to the imposition of sentence and provided with standards to guide its use of that information.”

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

In the nine months following the April 2025 imposition of reciprocal tariffs, Chinese exports to the United States declined by an estimated $109 billion against the 2022-24 baseline.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The growth reflects business plans developed prior to the imposition of tariffs, noted Cheung, who added that next year’s report could show a slowdown due to the trade disruptions of 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Since the imposition of the blockade, at least one ship, a bulk carrier, left an Iranian port and exited the region, according to publicly available shipping data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

My mission was to persuade Daliwonga — a man destined to play a leading role in the politics of the Transkei — to oppose the imposition of the Bantu Authorities.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela