compulsion
/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/
noun
- 1
An irrational need or irresistible urge 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).
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