self-imposed
adjective
self-im·posed
ˌself-im-ˈpōzd 
: imposed by oneself : voluntarily assumed
a self-imposed deadline
living in self-imposed exile
Synonyms
Examples of self-imposed in a Sentence
if the candidates all follow self-imposed campaign-spending limits, government oversight is unnecessary
Recent Examples on the Web
The restaurant itself is also constantly evolving as part of its 12-year shelf life, self-imposed by Hart.
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Laura Barrero, Axios, 11 July 2024
That Penelope's body is the subject of such ridicule, whether from society or self-imposed, only serves to reinforce harmful stereotypes about larger bodies.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 15 May 2024
But ahead of a presidential election that will play out partly on social media, one of the biggest obstacles to Threads’ relevance might be self-imposed.
—Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
The only limits will be self-imposed by the president alone.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Since much of this is self-imposed, efforts at engagement have been met by suspicion and rejection in Tehran.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2011
But Rose Welch, lead organizer for the union that represents 650 to 700 workers at Kauffman Stadium – Service Employees International Union Local 1 – says the time schedule set by the Royals is self-imposed.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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
Laura Barrero, Axios, 11 July 2024
That Penelope's body is the subject of such ridicule, whether from society or self-imposed, only serves to reinforce harmful stereotypes about larger bodies.
—Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 15 May 2024
But ahead of a presidential election that will play out partly on social media, one of the biggest obstacles to Threads’ relevance might be self-imposed.
—Naomi Nix, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
The only limits will be self-imposed by the president alone.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Since much of this is self-imposed, efforts at engagement have been met by suspicion and rejection in Tehran.
—Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2011
But Rose Welch, lead organizer for the union that represents 650 to 700 workers at Kauffman Stadium – Service Employees International Union Local 1 – says the time schedule set by the Royals is self-imposed.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
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
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“Self-imposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-imposed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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