Impose
/ɪmˈpoʊz/noun
To force something to be accepted or put in place.
Did you know?The term 'impose' originally referred to placing a tax or burden, linking it to the idea of domination and control over others.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
imponere
“To place upon, to impose a burden.”
Old French
Old French
imposer
“To establish, to put in place.”
14th Century
Middle English
imposen
“To put in a position, to establish authority.”
Modern English
English
impose
“To lay a burden or obligation on someone.”