compulsions
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noun
- 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.”
- The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
- The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).