The forces of the state certainly have the power, and perhaps the will, to impose their authority with great force.

Last year 100 such rules were imposed, with no input from Congress.

He imposed his influence on French music with remarkable success.

But reason was only a created thing, imposed with faith upon the world, and the stars promise nothing to no one.

Principals, too, say that changes were imposed on them with little preparation.

Travel restrictions may be imposed with little or no warning.

In Europe, he observed, tax increases are imposed with much less debate.

The program imposed a charge on vehicles with higher pollution levels.

We must reconcile a need to impose control with democratic requirements.

Numerous citizens, among them all members of the senate, were imposed with accommodations.