Forces
/ˈfɔːrsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Military or armed units authorized to use force to maintain order or defend a nation.
The government deployed additional forces to the border.
- (n.) Legal power, influence, or compulsion exercised by law or authority.
The contract was executed under the forces of law.
Forms
- force
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'forces' often refers specifically to organized military or police units, whereas in broader law usage it connotes the effect of legal power or compulsion.
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