compulsion

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noun

Plural noun:

compulsions

1.
(countable, uncountable)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.
(countable, uncountable)The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
3.
(countable, uncountable)The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).

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Middle French compulsion, from compulsiō, from Latin compellere (to compel, coerce); see compel.