Impose

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Authority ConnotationPlay
Imposing something often implies authority or power making one submit to a rule or decision. SlideEmployers impose dress codes in the workplace.
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Unpopularity HintPlay
When something is imposed, it may not be well-received as it did not come from a group's consensus. SlideThe new policy was imposed without consulting the staff.