compulsion

compulsion

compulsion (plural compulsions)

1. An irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

   During the basketball game, I had a sudden compulsion to have a smoke.

2. The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
3. The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).

	coercizione
	The use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance.

compulsione

costrizione

Altri significati:

The use of authority, influence, or other power

An irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

The lawful use of violence

irrational need to perform some action

The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).

The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.

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