Dictionary  im•po•si•tionPronunciation: (im"pu-zish'un), [key] —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. Print.the arrangement of page plates in proper order on a press for printing a signature. 8. the act of putting, placing, or laying on. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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