The judge imposed the stiffest sentence within the federal guidelines, which recommended terms of 78 to 97 months.

"They impose a threatening atmosphere within the society," she said.

Local airports have long been able to impose some noise regulations within limits set by the Federal authorities.

Some also believe states should impose uniform systems within their borders.

The district may impose a sales tax within the district.

The business district would, essentially, impose a user's tax on merchants within its boundaries.

In 1997, legislation approved by Congress imposed tough rules on the sale or transfer of pathogens within the country.

The restaurant is a private business, and its management can impose any surcharge it wants, within the confines of the law.

Of course restaurants can impose whatever rules they like, within reason, but isolating a large group of potential clients isn't going to help at all.

The conference has the power to impose some changes on its own, such as competitive elections and secret ballots within the party.