compulsion

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

noun

  1. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

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