1. the act of compelling or forcing someone to do something; coercion
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. a form of address or title by which someone is called or named
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The compellation of the law left him no choice but to comply.
• Under compellation from the court, she was forced to testify.
• He acted without compellation; it was entirely his own decision.
• The compellation to succeed in his family was overwhelming.
• There was no compellation for attendance; it was purely voluntary.