imposed commission

[ɪmˈpoʊzd kəˈmɪʃən]
nounpl: imposed commissions
comissão imposta
1. A fee or percentage charge that is mandatorily levied or enforced by a party with authority, without voluntary agreement from the other party
The bank charged an imposed commission on all international transfers without consulting clients.
O banco cobrou uma comissão imposta em todas as transferências internacionais sem consultar os clientes.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, a mandatory fee established by law or regulation that must be paid
The government implemented an imposed commission on financial transactions to fund infrastructure.
O governo implementou uma comissão imposta sobre transações financeiras para financiar infraestrutura.
3. A charge required by contract or institutional policy without negotiation
Investors faced an imposed commission structure when opening accounts with the brokerage firm.
Os investidores enfrentaram uma estrutura de comissão imposta ao abrir contas com a corretora.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian banking and financial services, where transparency in fees has become increasingly regulated. In the USA, 'imposed commission' reflects concerns about fairness in financial markets, while in Brazil it often refers to regulated fees set by banking authorities (like BACEN - Banco Central do Brasil). The concept is particularly relevant in discussions about consumer protection and financial equity.
NYC Slang
mandatory skim; forced vigorish
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mandatory feecompulsory chargeforced commissionrequired commissionnon-negotiable fee
Antonyms / Antônimos
negotiated commissionvoluntary feeagreed commissionoptional charge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comissão imposta
Standard term used in banking and financial contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
comissão obrigatória
Alternative term emphasizing mandatory nature, common in financial districts
Rio de Janeiro
comissão forçada
Colloquial variation emphasizing the forced nature of the charge
Portugal
comissão compulsória
Portuguese usage preferring 'compulsória' over 'imposta' in formal contexts

Related Words

commissionfeechargelevytariffsurchargebrokerage feeservice charge

Related Idioms & Phrases

pay the imposed commission
subject to imposed commissions
without imposed commissions
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