compellence

noun

Etymology

From compel + -ence.

  1. derived from compello
  2. derived from compellir
  3. inherited from compellen
  4. formed as compellence — “compel + -ence

Definitions

  1. The act of compelling.

    • Accordingly, if Beijing desires continued prospects for peaceful reunification with Taipei, then it must cease its strategy of compellence and give Taiwan more international breathing space. Instead of inviting Taiwan's ire with its[…]
    • Humanitarian operations will more often partake of compellence than deterrence. However, advocates of these operations often seem to imagine they are engaged in deterrence, and thus under-estimate the difficulties.

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