Cryptic crossword clue
Imposed objective, packing on behalf of church 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ENFORCED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Imposed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case imposed = enforced.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ENFORCED mean?

ENFORCED verb
  1. To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.
  2. To give strength or force to; to affirm, to emphasize.
  3. To strengthen (a castle, town etc.) with extra troops, fortifications etc.
  4. To intensify, make stronger, add force to.
  5. To exert oneself, to try hard.
  6. To compel, oblige (someone or something); to force.
  7. To make or gain by force; to force.
  8. To put in motion or action by violence; to drive.
  9. To give force to; to strengthen; to invigorate; to urge with energy.
  10. To urge; to ply hard; to lay much stress upon.
  11. To prove; to evince.

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