Definition of perforce Perforce

/pɚfɔˈɹs/ - [perfors] - per•force

We found 8 definitions of perforce from 5 different sources.

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What does perforce mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adverb

perforce - by necessity; by force of circumstance
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • perforce (Verb)
    To force; to compel.
  • perforce (Adverb)
    By force.
  • perforce (Adverb)
    Necessarily.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • perforce (adv.)
    By force; of necessary; at any rate.
  • perforce (v. t.)
    To force; to compel.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • perforce
    per-fōrs′, adv. by force: of necessity

Part of speech

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  • perforce, adjective.

Pronunciation

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