Compulsions
/kəmˈpʌlʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Acts or behaviors that a person is forced to perform, often under legal or psychological compulsion, as part of fulfilling legal obligations or psychological conditions.
The defendant's compulsions to file false documents were central to the fraud case.
Forms
- compulsion
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Commentary
In legal contexts, compulsions typically refer to acts performed under pressure or requirements, distinct from voluntary actions.
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