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forcible

[fawr-suh-buhl]

adjective

  1. done or effected by force.

    forcible entry into a house.

  2. producing a powerful effect; having force; effective.

  3. convincing, as reasoning.

    a forcible theory.

  4. characterized by the use of force or violence.



forcible

/ ˈɔːəə /

adjective

  1. done by, involving, or having force

  2. convincing or effective

    a forcible argument

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • forcibleness noun
  • forcibility noun
  • forcibly adverb
  • unforcible adjective
  • unforcibleness noun
  • ˈڴǰ adverb
  • ˈڴǰԱ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of forcible1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French; force, -ible
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It added that, "supported by the Trump administration, the Israeli government has made explicit plans for the forcible transfer of Gaza's population".

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He also vowed to facilitate what he described as the "voluntary emigration" of much of Gaza's population to other countries - a plan many view as forcible expulsion.

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"No logistical solution is going to address Israel's strategy of forcible displacement and using starvation as a weapon of war. Lift the siege, open the crossings and let us do our job."

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The convention also prohibits the forcible transfer of entire populations from occupied territories.

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The UN human rights office warned that any forcible transfer in, or deportation of, people from occupied territory was strictly prohibited under international law.

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