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Adjective: imposed  ,im'powzd
  1. Set forth authoritatively as obligatory
    "the imposed taxation"; "rules imposed by society"
Verb: impose  im'powz
  1. Compel to behave in a certain way
    "Social relations impose courtesy";
    - enforce
  2. Make (someone) do something unpleasant
    "The principal imposed his rage on the students";
    - inflict, bring down, visit, obtrude
  3. Charge a fee or tax
    "impose a fine";
    - levy

See also: irremissible, obligatory

Type of: bill, charge, communicate, compel, intercommunicate, obligate, oblige

Encyclopedia: Impose