as in levies
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
that state now imposes a fine for text messaging while driving
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While Washington imposes arbitrary budget caps that fail to provide the military with growth above inflation to confront these growing global challenges, China has consistently invested real growth into its military year-after-year.
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Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
For most eligible offenses, the law imposes a seven-year waiting period during which individuals must maintain a clean record to qualify for sealing.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Kingpin Act is the American legislation that imposes sanctions on foreign persons and entities involved in the drug trade.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In summary, Ver asserts the exit tax unconstitutionally imposes a direct, unapportioned tax that unfairly penalizes individuals for expatriating.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
While regulation can provide benefits, too much regulation restricts consumers’ choices and imposes unnecessary burdens on businesses.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The 74-article piece of legislation is set to take effect on December 13 and imposes penalties, primarily fines, for those who do not adhere to the country's existing dress code, according to Iran Wire.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This dominance also imposes significant costs for the academic world.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In their investigation into elopements, The Monitor and ProPublica found that in the vast majority of cases, DHHS never inspects facilities and rarely imposes sanctions.
—Rose Lundy, ProPublica, 27 Nov. 2024
Todd Harrison, TIME, 7 Dec. 2024
For most eligible offenses, the law imposes a seven-year waiting period during which individuals must maintain a clean record to qualify for sealing.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The Kingpin Act is the American legislation that imposes sanctions on foreign persons and entities involved in the drug trade.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
In summary, Ver asserts the exit tax unconstitutionally imposes a direct, unapportioned tax that unfairly penalizes individuals for expatriating.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
While regulation can provide benefits, too much regulation restricts consumers’ choices and imposes unnecessary burdens on businesses.
—Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The 74-article piece of legislation is set to take effect on December 13 and imposes penalties, primarily fines, for those who do not adhere to the country's existing dress code, according to Iran Wire.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
This dominance also imposes significant costs for the academic world.
—Hec Paris Insights, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In their investigation into elopements, The Monitor and ProPublica found that in the vast majority of cases, DHHS never inspects facilities and rarely imposes sanctions.
—Rose Lundy, ProPublica, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Imposes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imposes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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