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forcible
[ fawr-suh-buhl ]
adjective
- done or effected by force:
forcible entry into a house.
- producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.
- convincing, as reasoning:
a forcible theory.
- characterized by the use of force or violence.
forcible
/ ˈɔːəə /
adjective
- done by, involving, or having force
- convincing or effective
a forcible argument
Derived Forms
- ˈڴǰ, adverb
- ˈڴǰԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ڴǰ···Ա ڴǰ····ٲ [fawr-s, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], noun
- ڴǰ·· adverb
- ܲ·ڴǰ·· adjective
- un·ڴǰ···Ա noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
The convention also prohibits the forcible transfer of entire populations from occupied territories.
The UN human rights office warned that any forcible transfer in, or deportation of, people from occupied territory was strictly prohibited under international law.
Kenya has a history of enabling foreign governments to abduct its citizens and carry out forcible extraditions, breaching international law.
These groups, he said, were resorting to "forcible conversion" of places of worship in an attempt to create new disputes.
HRW’s report says this amounts to “forcible transfer” and that “evidence shows it has been systematic and part of a state policy”.
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