Sentence examples for imposing a rule from inspiring English sources

The groups filed lawsuits against the agency for, among other things, imposing a rule that capped speculative commodities trading.

Under pressure from environmental and animal welfare groups, the Commerce Department agreed today to delay imposing a rule that would relax the definition of "dolphin safe" tuna.

Mr. Gede, arguing for California, said the Connecticut decision was not directly relevant; rather than the Legislature imposing a rule on the parties, he said, Proposition 198 was a direct reflection of the will of California's voters.

Ideas such as imposing a rule where clubs can spend a maximum of 70% of their turnover on wages will be discussed, as will suggestions for universal regulations on players' agents and introducing a 'fit and proper persons' test for club directors.

At Stamford News, on Main Street, the owner, Rag Solanki, imposed a rule to keep the line moving -- quick pick selections only.

Though it may seem obvious, Intel, a chipmaker, felt the need to impose a rule saying: no meetings without a clear purpose.

Several years ago a new board imposed a rule that studio apartments can no longer be used as pieds-à-terre.

Hammersmith has imposed a rule that people must live in the area for at least five years before they can apply for a council house.

The practices became so prevalent that in 2000 the S.E.C. imposed a rule requiring the companies to trade goods and services at a fair market value.

Impervious to the political pressures from the real estate and hotel industries, he imposed a rule forbidding New York drivers from making turns on certain Midtown streets, enraging many.

Dr. Sokolow said his company might impose a rule requiring any doctor who prescribes one of these drugs to get special permission from the health plan.