Compellence

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noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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  1. 1
    The act of compelling. uncountable

    "Accordingly, if Beijing desires continued prospects for peaceful reunification with Taipei, then it must cease its strategy of compellence and give Taiwan more international breathing space. Instead of inviting Taiwan's ire with its[…]"

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"Accordingly, if Beijing desires continued prospects for peaceful reunification with Taipei, then it must cease its strategy of compellence and give Taiwan more international breathing space. Instead of inviting Taiwan's ire with its[…]"

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