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