imposer

Definitions of imposer
  1. verb
    compel to behave in a certain way
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    type of:
    contraindre, forcer, obliger
    force somebody to do something
  2. verb
    impose as a duty, burden, or punishment
    synonyms: mettre
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    type of:
    lever, percevoir
    impose and collect
  3. verb
    bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted
    synonyms: contraindre
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    types:
    être assujetti à
    restrain from independence by an obligation
    type of:
    apparenter, avoir rapport, avoir trait, se rapporter, établir un rapport entre
    have or establish a relationship to
  4. verb
    issue a decree
    synonyms: décréter
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    types:
    décréter, fixer
    issue an order
    type of:
    déclarer
    state emphatically and authoritatively
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