compulsion /kəm-pulˈshən/

1. The act of compelling
2. Force
3. A strong irrational impulse

compulˈsionist noun

A believer in compulsion

compulˈsitor noun (Scots law)

A means of compelling

compulˈsive adjective

1. With power to compel
2. Relating to compulsion
3. (of a person) driven by, (of an action) caused by, a specific, constant and irresistible impulse
4. (loosely) irresistible, gripping, fascinating

compulˈsively adverb

compulˈsorily adverb

compulˈsoriness noun

compulˈsory adjective

1. Obligatory
2. Compelling

An exercise comprising specified compulsory figures, movements or dances, eg in ice-skating

compulsion neurosis noun

A disorder in which the patient suffers from compulsions and/or obsessions, depression, etc

compulsory purchase noun

Enforced purchase by a public authority of property needed for public purposes

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