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force noun

  /fo(ː)ɹs/ , /foəs/ , /foɹs/ , /foː(ɾ)s/ , /fɒ(ɾ)s/ , /fɔːs/ , [fo̞ɹs]
  • (physics) A physical quantity that denotes ability to push, pull, twist or accelerate a body and which has a direction and is measured in a unit dimensioned in mass × distance/time² (ML/T²): SI: newton (N); CGS: dyne (dyn)
  • (countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
vis, potentia
  • (countable) Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
vis, fortitudo, potentia
  • (now mainly with regard to words or speech; otherwise limited to set phrases) Ability to influence; Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
vīs

force verb

  /fo(ː)ɹs/ , /foəs/ , /foɹs/ , /foː(ɾ)s/ , /fɒ(ɾ)s/ , /fɔːs/ , [fo̞ɹs]
  • (archaic) To put in force; to cause to be executed; to make binding; to enforce.
cōgō, obligo
  • (archaic) To provide with forces; to reinforce; to strengthen by soldiers; to man; to garrison.
obligo
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