VERB: "to compel by command, authority, or force" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to compel by command, authority, or force" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
2. a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
(verb)
1. give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
2. cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

COMMAND (noun)
1. (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program
2. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
COMMAND (verb)
1. exercise authoritative control or power over
2. look down on
COMPEL (verb)
1. force somebody to do something
2. necessitate or exact

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