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imponent

im-PON-uhnt

noun

something which imposes an obligation

1913James J. FoxThe Catholic EncyclopediaHe is the original imponent of moral obligation; and disobedience to conscience is disobedience to Him.1914AnonymousThe Life of St. Declan of Ardmore and the Life of St. Mochuda of LismoreAs he concluded, there was verified the saying of Christ to His disciples when leaving them and going to heaven:—'Super aegros imponent manus et bene habebunt' [Mark 16:18]

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