imposed

[ im-pohzd ]

adjective

1. laid on by someone, especially an authority, as something to be endured, obeyed, paid, etc.:

   Offenders receive swiftly imposed but meaningful community service assignments, which the court monitors daily for compliance.

2. thrust or forced upon someone else, as one’s tastes, ideas, company, etc.:

   I pray for my children to grow confidently into who they have been created to be, free from the pressure of imposed reputation and expectation.

3. created or established forcibly or artificially rather than developing naturally:

   All living systems organize and reorganize themselves into adaptive patterns and structures without any externally imposed plan or direction.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of impose ( def ).

Other Words From

• sub·im·posed adjective
• un·im·posed adjective
• well-im·posed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of imposed¹

impose ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

They are urgently calling for many entry restrictions imposed by the Israeli authorities to be lifted, and for more crossing points to be opened and secured so they can collect and distribute supplies.

From BBC

That would amount to three minutes each but the indication at this stage is there won’t be time limits imposed on speeches.

From BBC

But how, when or even whether these tariffs will be imposed is still unclear.

From Los Angeles Times

Beijing has become a vital partner for Moscow in its efforts to soften the impact of sanctions imposed by the US and other countries.

From BBC

To maintain control of the e-Drive's spread, the researchers imposed a fitness check on those carrying the cassette, either through limited viability or fertility.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• prescribed
• required
• sanctioned