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self-im·posed | \ ˌself-im-ˈpōzd 
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\Definition of self-imposed
: imposed by oneself : voluntarily assumed
a self-imposed deadline living in self-imposed exile
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self-imposed
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of self-imposed
: required by you of yourself : not given to you by someone else
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