Perforce
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈfɔːs/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Perforce is an adverb meaning By constraint of circumstances; of necessity; as a matter of course.
Meaning
By constraint of circumstances; of necessity; as a matter of course.
More Meanings
- (archaic) By force.
- (obsolete) To force; to compel.
Example Sentences
If ſhe denie, Lord Hastings goe with him, And from her iealous Armes pluck him perforce.
Accordingly work perforce had to be begun. The first sod was cut at Anley, near Settle, in November, 1869, […]
Adult immigrants must perforce learn some English, and their children are likely to become English monolinguals.
"Keep fast thy hold, for by such stairs as these," The Master said, panting as one fatigued, "Must we perforce depart from so much evil."
Word Forms
- perforces
- perforcing
- perforced
Synonyms for perforce
Depending on context, synonyms include perforcely, perforcedly, necessarily, obligatorily, obligately, mandatorily.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affor, aforetimes, amaine, forthy, strainably, ofttime.
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