imposture/ɪmˈpɒstjʊə(ɹ)/EtymologyFrom Middle French imposture, from Late Latin impostura, Latin impostus.nounThe act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition.“Among an unenlightened people every impoſture is likely to take place, for ignorance is the parent of credulity.”