Compels
/kəmˈpɛlz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of compel, meaning to legally force or require someone to act or refrain from acting.
The court compels the witness to testify under oath.
Forms
- compel
- compelled
- compelling
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Commentary
Use 'compels' to denote acts of legal force or requirement, often by courts or statutes, specifying the subject in third-person singular present tense.
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