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Definition: To impose on
Impose
\Im*pose"\, v. i.
To practice tricks or deception.
[1913 Webster]
To impose on or
To impose upon,
(a) to pass or put a trick on; to delude; to cheat; to
defraud.
“He imposes on himself, and mistakes words for
things.” --Locke.
(b) to place an unwelcome burden or obligation on (another
person); as, she imposed on her friend to drive her
daughter to school.
(c) to take unfair advantage of (a person, a friendship); as,
he imposed on his friendship with The Mayor to gain
business.
[1913 Webster +PJC]