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Impose (Verb)

Impose and collect; "levy a fine".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The government will impose a tax on the transaction and then collect the amount afterwards.
The government agency is empowered to impose penalties on those who do not comply with regulations.
Authority has the right to impose a late fee on any overdue payments exceeding 90 days.
Local councils impose and collect business rates based on property values.
Regulators can impose fines of up to 5% of global turnover for significant privacy breaches.

Compel to behave in a certain way; "Social relations impose courtesy"; "duty constrains one to act often contrary to one's desires or inclinations".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Social norms often impose certain expectations on individuals in terms of dress code and mannerisms.
Traditional values impose a sense of responsibility on the younger generation to respect their elders.
Environmental regulations impose strict guidelines on companies to reduce their carbon footprint.
The teacher imposed a no-phone policy in the classroom to minimize distractions and encourage learning.
Cultural traditions impose specific customs and practices on the community during festivals and celebrations.

Impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The tourists had to impose their loud voices on the entire neighborhood just to have a good time.
The new government impose harsh penalties on those found guilty of tax evasion.
The cruel manager loved to impose unrealistic deadlines on his employees just to test their stress levels.
The oppressive regime impose severe restrictions on the freedom of the press.
The angry parent imposed their own bitter experiences on the child, affecting their self-esteem.