imporre — meaning in English

English meaning

• dictate verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
• enforce verb To make sure a law, rule, or requirement is obeyed.
• impose verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
• levy verb To officially impose and collect a tax, fine, or other charge.

Senses

imporre is used for these senses in English:

• dictate To order, command, control.
• enforce (obsolete) To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to energize.
• impose To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see sense 1.2.1) with authority.
• levy (transitive) To impose (a tax or fine) to collect monies due, or to confiscate property.

dictate — full definition

1. verb To say words aloud for someone else to write down.
2. verb To give orders or lay down terms with authority, often unfairly.
3. noun An authoritative command or requirement.

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