imposed

Definition of Imposed in English :

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Adjective

1. imposed

set forth authoritatively as obligatory

Example Sentences:
'the imposed taxation'
'rules imposed by society'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Imposed

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verb (usually foll by on or upon)

1. (transitive)

to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce

to impose a tax on the people

2.

to force (oneself, one's presence, etc) on another or others; obtrude

3. (intransitive)

to take advantage, as of a person or quality

to impose on someone's kindness

4. (transitive) printing

to arrange (pages) so that after printing and folding the pages will be in the correct order

5. (transitive)

to pass off deceptively; foist

to impose a hoax on someone

6. (transitive)

(of a bishop or priest) to lay (the hands) on the head of a candidate for certain sacraments

Imposed

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verb transitiveWord forms: imˈposed or imˈposing

1.

to place or set (a burden, tax, fine, etc. on or upon) as by authority

2.

to force (oneself, one's presence or will, etc.) on another or others without right or invitation; obtrude

3.

to pass off; palm off; foist, esp. by deception

to impose false cures on unsuspecting patients

4.

to arrange (pages of type or plates) in a frame in the proper order of printing

5. Archaic

to place; put; deposit

6.

to lay (the hands) on, as in ordaining

Imposed

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v. im·posed, im·pos·ing, im·pos·es

v.tr.

1. To establish or apply as compulsory; levy: impose a tax.

2. To bring about by authority or force; force to prevail: impose a peace settlement.

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 force oneself on or take unfair advantage of others: You are always imposing on their generosity.

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