<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the laying on of something as a burden or obligation.</li><li>something imposed, as a burden or duty; an unusual or extraordinarily burdensome requirement or task.</li><li>the act of imposing by or as if by authority.</li><li>an instance of imposing upon a person: He did the favor but considered the request an imposition.</li><li>the act of imposing fraudulently or deceptively on others; imposture.</li><li>the ceremonial laying on of hands, as in confirmation or ordination.</li><li>Printing: the arrangement of page plates in proper order on a press for printing a signature.</li><li>the act of putting, placing, or laying on.</li></ul>