imposepower
Imposepower is a term used in political science, sociology, and organizational studies to describe a pattern whereby an actor uses its authority to compel compliance or shape behavior through formal rules, sanctions, or normative pressure. As a neologism, its exact meaning varies by discipline, but it generally centers on the deliberate application of power to produce conformity rather than voluntary cooperation.
Etymology and usage: The term blends "impose" and "power"; it is not widely standardized and is often
Mechanisms: It encompasses legal coercion, administrative enforcement, economic incentives or penalties, surveillance and control of information,
Contexts and examples: In international relations, imposepower may describe how actors use sanctions, trade restrictions, or
Criticism and evaluation: Critics argue that the term risks obscuring consent and legitimacy, and that it can
See also: Coercive power, soft power, regulatory state, governance, hegemony.