What is another word for laying an impost?
Pronunciation: [lˈe͡ɪɪŋ ɐn ɪmpˈɒst] (IPA) 
Laying an impost is a term referring to imposing a burden, tax or charge upon someone or something. Synonyms for this term can include levying, charging, assessing, demanding, collecting, imposing, and requiring. These synonyms all imply the act of placing a burden on someone or something, sometimes for financial gain or regulation. Other synonyms include obliging, encumbering, constraining, inhibiting, and limiting. These terms refer to the act of restricting or hampering someone or something. Regardless of the synonym used, laying an impost can be a contentious issue, often leading to debate, protest, and resistance from those affected.
