Meanings
To forcibly place a rule, tax, or requirement onto someone or something.
کسی پر کسی قانون، ٹیکس، یا ضرورت کو زبردستی عائد کرنا۔
نافذ کرنا
nafiz karna
Common Collocations
- imposed sanctions
- imposed rules
- imposed restrictions
Example Sentences
The government imposed new regulations on businesses.
حکومت نے کاروباروں پر نئے ضوابط نافذ کیے۔
Hukoomat ne karobaaron par naye zawaabit nafiz kiye.
He felt that the taxes imposed were unfair.
اس نے محسوس کیا کہ عائد کردہ ٹیکس غیر منصفانہ تھے۔
Us ne mehsoos kiya ke aaid karda tax gher munsifana the.
The community imposed a curfew to maintain order.
کمیونٹی نے نظم برقرار رکھنے کے لیے کرفیو نافذ کیا۔
Community ne nazm barqarar rakhne ke liye curfew nafiz kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'imposed' as 'imposing your will' onto others.
Imagine a ruler laying down laws on a map.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو قانون سب پر نافذ ہو، وہی بہتر ہے۔
Jo qanoon sab par nafiz ho, wohi behtar hai.
The law that is imposed on all is the best.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "imponere" — to place upon
First known use: 14th century
The word 'imposed' comes from the Latin 'imponere', which means to place upon or set in motion. Over time, it evolved into the English language retaining its meaning related to authority or obligation.