The term 'IMPOSE' is a 6-letter word that can be used to describe the action of forcibly putting a restriction in place. It is derived from the Latin word imponere, which means to put in place or to lay down. IMPOSE is often used in a legal context, such as when a court imposes a sentence on a criminal or when a government imposes a tax or regulation. In general, it means to establish or enforce something, usually with authority.