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imposed policy

[ɪmˈpoʊzd ˈpɑːləsi]
nounpl: imposed policies
política imposta
1. A course of action or set of rules that is forced upon a person, group, or organization without their consent or agreement
The imposed policy on remote work was met with resistance from employees who preferred flexibility.
A política imposta sobre o trabalho remoto foi recebida com resistência dos funcionários que preferiam flexibilidade.
2. A regulation or directive that is established by an authority and must be followed, often against the wishes of those affected
The government's imposed policy on taxation left many businesses struggling.
A política imposta pelo governo sobre tributação deixou muitas empresas em dificuldades.
NYC Slang
top-down policy; forced policy
Synonyms
mandatory policyenforced policydictated policycompulsory policy
Antonyms
voluntary policyoptional policyconsensual policynegotiated policy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
política imposta
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
política imposta
Same as general usage; may colloquially say 'política de cima para baixo'
São Paulo
política imposta
Standard usage in business and administrative contexts
Portugal
política imposta
Standard European Portuguese; may also use 'política obrigatória'

Related Idioms & Phrases

shove down one's throat
ram through
forced hand
fait accompli
policy from above
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