reimpose

/ ˌriːɪmˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to establish previously imposed laws, controls, etc, again

Derived Forms

• ˌreimpoˈsition, noun

Example Sentences

Even on economic nationalists’ own terms, these measures make little sense, and quickly reimposing them next year, at a time when inflation still resonates with voters, might prove politically nettlesome.

From Los Angeles Times

After all, in his first term in office, Trump unilaterally pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions on that country, leading its leaders to increase its nuclear capacity.

From Salon

Asylum claims spiked after Canada removed visa requirements for tourists from Mexico in 2016, forcing Canada to reimpose visa restrictions earlier this year.

From BBC

Immediately after the last U.S. soldier left Kabul two decades later, the Taliban seized power and shortly later, reimposed prohibition.

From Salon

They probably fear a further tightening of sanctions by President Biden, who smartly refrained from fully reimposing them to preserve leverage, but they fear losing power even more.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• repair
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• revitalize
• revive
• strengthen