self-imposed

adjective

self-im·​posed ˌself-im-ˈpōzd How to pronounce self-imposed (audio)
: imposed by oneself : voluntarily assumed
a self-imposed deadline
living in self-imposed exile

Examples of self-imposed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Michigan self-imposed a three-game suspension on Harbaugh at the beginning of this season, trying to mitigate future penalties after an attempt to settle the matter was rejected by the NCAA Committee on Infractions. Ralph D. Russo, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024 Granted, living in a big city means a faster pace of life, but my crazy diary-filling regime was entirely self-imposed. Chiara Wilkinson, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2024 The actor felt pressure, wholly self-imposed, to live up to those notices. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023 Herm Edwards slammed for hypocritical comments after Arizona State football's bowl ban Why administration self-imposed a bowl ban The ASU administration stated that a postseason ban would help pave the way for program stability and greater clarity going forward during the ongoing investigation. Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 30 Aug. 2023 Arizona State has self-imposed a postseason ban for the 2023 season amid allegations of recruiting violations during the tenure of former head coach Herm Edwards. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 28 Aug. 2023 Tennessee had previously self-imposed a reduction of 16 scholarships, meaning the NCAA added 12. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 14 July 2023 The following year, Auburn went 13-14 and self-imposed a postseason ban. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 19 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1657, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-imposed was in 1657

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“Self-imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-imposed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

self-imposed

adjective
self-im·​posed
ˌsel-fim-ˈpōzd
: imposed on one by oneself : voluntarily assumed
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