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im·pose  (m-pz)
v. im·posed, im·pos·ing, im·pos·es
v.tr.
1. To establish or apply as compulsory; levy: impose a tax.
2. To apply or make prevail by or as if by authority: impose a peace settlement. See Synonyms at dictate.
3. To obtrude or force (oneself, for example) on another or others.
4. Printing To arrange (type or plates) on an imposing stone.
5. To offer or circulate fraudulently; pass off: imposed a fraud on consumers.
v.intr.
To take unfair advantage: You are always imposing on their generosity.

[Middle English imposen, from Old French imposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin impnere, to place upon : in-, on; see in-2 + pnere, to place; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]

im·poser n.
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Adj.1.imposed - set forth authoritatively as obligatory; "the imposed taxation"; "rules imposed by society"
obligatory - morally or legally constraining or binding; "attendance is obligatory"; "an obligatory contribution"

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Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
With an older man he insinuated himself; with youth he imposed himself, and in the same breath imposed an ideal on his victim, who saw that he must work up to it or lose the esteem of this old and vicious patron.
I really have a regard for him, he is so easily imposed upon
 
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