Imposed

Word IMPOSED
Character 7
Hyphenation imposed
Pronunciations /ɪmˈpəʊzd/

Definitions and meanings of "Imposed"

What do we mean by imposed?

To establish or apply by authority.

To be an inconvenience (on or upon)

To enforce: compel to behave in a certain way

To practice a trick or deception (on or upon).

To lay on, as the hands, in the religious rites of confirmation and ordination.

To arrange in proper order on a table of stone or metal and lock up in a chase for printing; said of columns or pages of type, forms, etc.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Imposed

The word "imposed" in example sentences

The circle, surrounding 120 acres next to Wilf's planned 260-acre stadium parcel, drew gasps last week at a St. Paul Rotary luncheon when business leaders saw the label imposed on it -- "Potential Convention Center Hotel." ❋ Unknown (2011)

The term imposed by Judge Richard Wennet surprised virtually everyone involved in the case. ❋ Unknown (2001)

Herr Schiedenhofen was forced to choose a rich wife; his title imposed this on him. ❋ Mozart, Wolfgang A (1864)

Schiedenhofen was forced to choose a rich wife; his title imposed this on him. ❋ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1773)

The options open to a judge are to rule that a tariff must remain the same, or should be reduced - but the term imposed by a home secretary cannot be increased. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The options open to a judge are to rule that a tariff must remain the same, or should be reduced - but the term imposed by a Home Secretary cannot be increased. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Lee Tucker must serve 85 percent of the term imposed Friday before becoming eligible for parole. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Attorney Jack McMahon of Philadelphia said the term imposed on Terry D. Kline by Judge Paul M. Yatron was the most outrageous sentence he has seen. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge, sitting with Mr Justice Simon and Mr Justice Blair, increased the term imposed in the case of Jamaican-born McMorris, of Antill Road, Tottenham, north London, who was convicted of two rape counts and one of causing grievous bodily harm, from nine years to 14 years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Latoya Davis of East Orange must serve 85 percent of the term imposed Friday before becoming eligible for parole.

Robert Shaver of Egg Harbor Township must serve at least 85 percent of the term imposed Thursday before becoming eligible for parole. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The term imposed on Alex Morales, 46, is shorter than a usual standard-range sentence for the crime, but requires him to undergo drug treatment. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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