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forcibility

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for⋅ci⋅ble

  [fawr-suh-buhl, fohr-]
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–adjective
1. done or effected by force: forcible entry into a house.
2. producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.
3. convincing, as reasoning: a forcible theory.
4. characterized by the use of force or violence.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < MF; see force, -ible

Related forms:
for⋅ci⋅ble⋅ness, for⋅ci⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, noun
for⋅ci⋅bly, adverb
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Main Entry: for·ci·ble
Pronunciation: 'for-s&-b&l
Function: adjective
: effected by force or threat of force used against opposition or resistance forcible felony> —for·ci·bly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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