Reimpose: meaning, definitions and examples
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reimpose
[ riːɪmˈpoʊz ]
policy enforcement
To reimpose means to establish or enforce a rule, law, or regulation again after it has been lifted or abolished. This action often occurs in contexts where previous measures were found necessary to restore order, manage a crisis, or address emerging issues. Reimposition might involve reinstating taxes, regulations, or penalties that were previously removed. It reflects a decision to revert back to established constraints or guidelines in response to changing circumstances.
Synonyms
reapply, reestablish, reinstate, reintroduce, restore.
Examples of usage
- The government decided to reimpose travel restrictions amid rising COVID-19 cases.
- After the financial crisis, authorities had to reimpose strict banking regulations.
- Local officials chose to reimpose a curfew after public disturbances.
Translations
Translations of the word "reimpose" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reimpor
🇮🇳 फिर से लागू करना
🇩🇪 erneut auferlegen
🇮🇩 menegakkan kembali
🇺🇦 знову накладати
🇵🇱 ponownie nałożyć
🇯🇵 再適用する
🇫🇷 réimposer
🇪🇸 reimponer
🇹🇷 yeniden uygulamak
🇰🇷 재부과하다
🇸🇦 إعادة فرض
🇨🇿 znovu uvalit
🇸🇰 opäť uvaliť
🇨🇳 重新施加
🇸🇮 ponovno uvesti
🇮🇸 aftur setja í gildi
🇰🇿 қайта енгізу
🇬🇪 მחדש დაკისრება
🇦🇿 yenidən tətbiq etmək
🇲🇽 reimponer
Etymology
The word 'reimpose' is formed by the prefix 're-' combined with the verb 'impose'. The prefix 're-' comes from Latin, meaning 'again' or 'back', indicating repetition of an action. The root verb 'impose' has its origins in the Latin word 'imponere', which means 'to place upon'. This Latin term is a combination of 'in-' meaning 'in' and 'ponere' meaning 'to place'. 'Impose' entered the English lexicon in Middle English around the late 14th century, initially conveying the meaning of placing something upon someone or something. Over time, the term evolved, and the addition of the prefix 're-' created the term 'reimpose', emphasizing the act of imposing something again after it has been removed or relaxed. The term has gained usage in various contexts, particularly in legal, political, and social discussions, highlighting the dynamic nature of regulations and rules in society.