imposure

[ im-poh-zher ]

noun

1. the act of imposing: imposing:

   the imposure of a decree.

Word History and Origins

Origin of imposure¹

First recorded in 1675–85; impose + -ure

Example Sentences

"The Gentle Armour" is a playful adaptation of a French fabliau "Les Trois Chevaliers et la Chemise," which tells of a knight whose hard-hearted lady set him the task of fighting his two rivals in the lists, armed only in her smock; and, in contrition for this harsh imposure, went to the altar with her faithful champion, wearing only the same bloody sark as her bridal garment.

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