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forcible

for·cible

US/ˈfɔrsʌbʌl/ rare obsolete rare

adjective

1.

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

  • “forcible entry”
  • “a real cop would get physical”
  • “strong-arm tactics”
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Origin

From Middle English forcible, forsable, from Old French forcible, from forcier (“to conquer by force”), equivalent to force + -ible.

Phrases

  • forcible entry

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