imposable
Definition
Adjective: - Capable of being imposed: "imposable" describes something that can be forced upon someone or something, such as a duty, tax, or obligation. - Capable of being passed off deceptively: It can also refer to something that can be fraudulently substituted or palmed off as genuine.
Usage Examples
- (The tax can be forced upon imported items.)
- (The fake coin can be passed off deceptively as genuine.)
Advanced Usage
- "imposable upon": used to indicate the person or entity that must bear the burden.
- The fine is imposable upon the company for violating safety regulations. (The penalty can be enforced against the company.)
Variants and Related Words
Impose (verb): to force something to be accepted or put in place.
- The government decided to impose a curfew. (To force a restriction.)
Imposition (noun): the act of imposing something, or something imposed.
- The imposition of new rules caused confusion. (The act of forcing new rules.)
Imposing (adjective): impressive in appearance or size; commanding.
- The building was large and imposing. (Striking and grand.)
Synonyms
- Enforceable: capable of being made to happen or obeyed.
- Levied: (of a tax, fine, etc.) imposed or collected.
- Palmed off: (deceptive sense) passed off as genuine.
Related Idioms
- "Imposable as a tax": something that is clearly a burden or requirement.
- Mandatory overtime is imposable as a tax on workers' time. (It is forced upon them like a tax.)