Compel
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Legal Authority
Used to describe the power of laws or policies to demand obedience from people. Safety regulations can compel manufacturers to produce safer products.
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External Pressure
Implies an external force making someone do something they may not want to. Economic pressures can compel companies to cut costs.
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Lack of Choice
Highlights a situation where there is no other option but to perform the action. The flood compelled us to evacuate our home.