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impose
Verb
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If you impose something on someone, you force it on them, even if they don't want it.
Egypt has imposed travel restrictions which will make it harder to enter the country.
The law imposes a duty on all employers to provide safety training.
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If you impose on someone, you ask or expect them to do something for you that is difficult or inconvenient.
Could we impose on you to explain that again more slowly?
I'd like to visit her, but I don't want to impose.
limitation
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noun
the quality of being limited or restricted
it is a good plan but it has serious limitations
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noun
(= restriction)
a principle that limits the extent of something
I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements
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noun
(= limit)
the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
there are limits on the amount you can bet
it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
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noun
(law) a time period after which suits cannot be brought
statute of limitations
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noun
an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)