impose unilaterally

Frequency: 5.02.5 per million words

to force a rule, tax, or punishment without agreement

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Examples (10)

  • The government decided to impose sanctions unilaterally against the rogue state.
  • Many criticized the organization for trying to impose its will unilaterally on member nations.
  • They threatened to impose a trade embargo unilaterally if negotiations failed.
  • The manager's decision to impose new rules unilaterally caused widespread discontent.
  • Such a significant change cannot be imposed unilaterally without proper consultation.
  • The company chose to impose stricter privacy policies unilaterally on its users.
  • Historically, powerful nations would often impose their ideologies unilaterally on weaker ones.
  • The principal had to impose a ban on cell phones unilaterally due to constant disruptions.
  • Critics argue that the superpower should not impose its solutions unilaterally on global issues.
  • Despite protests, the council voted to impose a new tax unilaterally to cover budget deficits.