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1. Set forth authoritatively as obligatory
   "the imposed taxation"; "rules imposed by society"

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