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force
Strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
"the force of an appeal, an argument, or a contract"
Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion.
Anything that is able to make a substantial change in a person or thing.
To violate (a woman); to rape.
To exert oneself, to do one's utmost.
To compel (someone or something) to do something.
(law enforcement) Any police organization; a constabulary.
"He joined the police force a long time ago, when he lived in Virginia."
Similar: police, police department, police service
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