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imposing

/ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/
verb
  1. To establish or apply by authority.

    "Congress imposed new tariffs."

  2. To be an inconvenience (on or upon)

    "I don't wish to impose upon you."

  3. To enforce: compel to behave in a certain way

    "Social relations impose courtesy"

adjective
  1. Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.

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