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imposing
/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
verb
To establish or apply by authority.
"Congress imposed new tariffs."
To be an inconvenience (on or upon)
"I don't wish to impose upon you."
To enforce: compel to behave in a certain way
"Social relations impose courtesy"
adjective
Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.
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