Imposed
/ɪmˈpoʊzd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of impose, meaning to establish or apply by authority, such as a legal duty or penalty.
The court imposed a fine on the defendant for contempt.
Forms
- impose
- imposes
- imposing
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Commentary
The term 'imposed' functions primarily as the past tense and past participle of 'impose' and is used to describe authoritative application of rules, duties, or penalties.
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