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Answer for the clue "The imposition of a standard ", 14 letters:
regularization

Word definitions for regularization in dictionaries

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
In linguistics , regularization is a phenomenon in language acquisition , language development , and language change whereby irregular forms in morphology or syntax are replaced by regular ones. Examples are "gooses" instead of "geese" in child speech and ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. the condition of having been made regular (or more regular) [syn: regularisation ] the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular [syn: regulation , regularisation ]

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. The act of making regular, of regularize.

Usage examples of regularization.

The salient point here, however, which must be addressed, has nothing to do with omission of a later regularization of the marriage, but whether a declaration before the Blessed Sacrament in fact fulfills the elements of per verba de praesenti.