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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective p. p. of
impose .
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
impose .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective set forth authoritatively as obligatory
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Examples
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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."
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The term imposed by Judge Richard Wennet surprised virtually everyone involved in the case.
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Herr Schiedenhofen was forced to choose a rich wife; his title imposed this on him.
The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Mozart, Wolfgang A 1864
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Schiedenhofen was forced to choose a rich wife; his title imposed this on him.
The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 1773
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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.
WalesOnline - Home 2010
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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.
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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.
icBirmingham 2010
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Lee Tucker must serve 85 percent of the term imposed Friday before becoming eligible for parole.
Fore, right! 2010
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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.
icBirmingham 2010
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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.
icBirmingham 2010
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