imposer


im·pose

I0062900 (ĭm-pōz′)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.
[Middle English imposen, from Old French imposer, alteration (influenced by poser, to put, place) of Latin impōnere, to place upon : in-, on; see in-2 + pōnere, to place; see apo- in Indo-European roots.]
im·pos′er n.