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強制力

kyōseiryoku
noun★Intermediate— coercive power
formal

The power or authority to compel obedience or compliance through force or legal means.

この規則は強制力を持つため、違反者は罰則を受ける可能性がある。

This rule has coercive power, so violators may face penalties.

💡

Often used in legal, political, or administrative contexts to describe the authority to enforce rules or laws.

Collocations

強制力を持つto have coercive power強制力を発揮するto exert coercive power

Synonyms

強制権力強制権

Antonyms

自発性任意性

Related Phrases

強制執行phrase
compulsory execution
強制力を持つ法律phrase
a law with coercive power

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal contexts, 強制力 refers to the authority to enforce laws or regulations, often through penalties or sanctions.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal Usage

This term is typically used in formal contexts such as legal, political, or administrative discussions.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 強制 (kyōsei, 'compulsion' or 'coercion') and 力 (ryoku, 'power' or 'force').

📝Usage Notes

This term is commonly used in legal and political discussions to describe the authority to enforce laws or regulations. It can also refer to the power of persuasion or influence in social contexts.

Word Breakdown

強制
compulsion or coercion
root
+
力
power or force
root
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