Compel

usgb/kəmˈpel/Volume
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Legal AuthorityPlay
Used to describe the power of laws or policies to demand obedience from people. SlideSafety regulations can compel manufacturers to produce safer products.
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External PressurePlay
Implies an external force making someone do something they may not want to. SlideEconomic pressures can compel companies to cut costs.
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Lack of ChoicePlay
Highlights a situation where there is no other option but to perform the action. SlideThe flood compelled us to evacuate our home.