impose
im.pose \im-'po-z\ vb [MF imposer, fr. L imponere, lit., to put upon (perf.
indic. imp]osui), fr. in- + ponere to put - more at POSITION 1a: to
establish or apply as compulsory : LEVY {~ a tax} 1b: to make prevail by
force {imposed himself as their leader} archaic 2a: PLACE, SET 2b: to
arrange (typeset or plated pages) in order for printing as a signat ure 3:
to palm off {~ fake antiques on the public} 4: OBTRUDE {~ oneself upon
others} 1: to take unwarranted advantage of something {imposed upon his go
od nature} 2: to practice deception {clever enough to ~ on the public} -
im.pos.er n