impose conditions
[ɪmˈpoʊz kənˈdɪʃənz]
verb phrase
impor condições
1. To demand or establish specific requirements or terms that must be accepted or fulfilled
The bank will impose conditions on the loan before approving it.
O banco vai impor condições no empréstimo antes de aprová-lo.
2. To set mandatory prerequisites for an agreement, contract, or transaction
The landlord imposed conditions regarding pet ownership in the rental agreement.
O proprietário impôs condições sobre a posse de animais de estimação no contrato de aluguel.
3. To establish rules or stipulations that restrict or govern behavior or action
The government imposed conditions on foreign investment in the country.
O governo impôs condições sobre o investimento estrangeiro no país.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business and legal contexts. In the USA, it's frequently encountered in contract negotiations, banking, and government regulations. In Portugal, it maintains similar formal usage in business and administrative settings. The phrase reflects power dynamics—the party imposing conditions typically has more negotiating power.
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