impose (v.)

  1. compel to behave in a certain way; Social relations impose courtesy

    [ Syn: enforce ]

  2. impose something unpleasant; The principal visited his rage on the students

    [ Syn: inflict , bring down , visit ]

  3. impose and collect; levy a fine

    [ Syn: levy ]

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