[im-puh-zish-uh
n] 
| 1. | the laying on of something as a burden or obligation. |
| 2. | something imposed, as a burden or duty; an unusual or extraordinarily burdensome requirement or task. |
| 3. | the act of imposing by or as if by authority. |
| 4. | an instance of imposing upon a person: He did the favor but considered the request an imposition. |
| 5. | the act of imposing fraudulently or deceptively on others; imposture. |
| 6. | the ceremonial laying on of hands, as in confirmation or ordination. |
| 7. | Printing. the arrangement of page plates in proper order on a press for printing a signature. |
| 8. | the act of putting, placing, or laying on. |