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imposition definition

im·po·si·tion (im′pə zis̸hən)

noun

  1. an imposing or imposing on; specif.,
    1. the forcing of oneself, one's presence or will, etc. on another or others without right or invitation; obtrusion
    2. a taking advantage of friendship, etc.
    3. the laying on of hands, as in ordaining
  2. something imposed; specif.,
    1. a tax, fine, etc.
    2. an unjust burden or requirement
    3. a deception; fraud
  3. the arrangement of type pages or plates in the proper order of printing

Etymology: OFr < L impositio, a laying upon, application

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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