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impose verb (imposed, imposing) 1 (usually impose something on or upon someone) to make payment of (a tax, fine, etc) or performance of (a duty) compulsory; to enforce it. 2 (especially impose oneself on or upon someone) to force oneself, one's opinions or company, etc on them. 3 (especially impose on or upon someone or something) intrans to take advantage of them or it; to set unreasonable burdens or tasks on them • We mustn't impose on your good nature • I wouldn't dream of imposing. 4 (usually impose something on or upon someone) to palm it off on them surreptitiously or dishonestly. 5 printing, publishing to arrange (pages) in the proper order for printing.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: from French imposer.