Meaning of the German Word "Auferlegen"

auferlegen

impose

To force a rule, tax, or opinion on someone.

Example Sentence

Die Regierung beschloss, eine neue Steuer aufzuerlegen.

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Definition: To force a rule, tax, or opinion on someone.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "auferlegen"?

B2

What grammatical category does "auferlegen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "auferlegen" belong to?

Abstract