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1 compelling
compelling [kəm'pelɪŋ](a) (reason, desire, urge) convaincant, irrésistible(b) (book, film, performance) envoûtant;∎ her book makes compelling reading son livre est captivant ou prenant;∎ a compelling speaker un orateur qui subjugue ou captive son auditoire -
2 compelling
compelling [kəmˈpelɪŋ]a. [reason, argument, evidence] irréfutableb. [story, film, book] fascinant* * *[kəm'pelɪŋ]adjective [reason, argument] convaincant; [performance, film, speaker] fascinant -
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4 compelling
adj.impérieux; impératif; pressant; convaincant; contraignantEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > compelling
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5 compelling argument
Jur. argument frappant/probant/convaincantEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > compelling argument
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6 compelling cause
Jur. raison impérieuse/impérative/déterminanteEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > compelling cause
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7 compelling cause reason
Jur. raison impérieuse/impérative/déterminanteEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > compelling cause reason
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8 compelling evidence
Jur. preuve indéniableEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > compelling evidence
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9 compelling logic
English-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > compelling logic
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10 compelling State interest
Pol. intérêt primordial de l'ÉtatEnglish-French dictionary of law, politics, economics & finance > compelling State interest
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11 necessity
necessity [nɪˈsesɪtɪ]• she questioned the necessity of buying a new car elle mettait en doute la nécessité d'acheter une voiture neuve• is there any necessity? est-ce nécessaire ?b. ( = necessary object) chose f indispensable• a basic necessity ( = product) un produit de première nécessité* * *[nɪ'sesətɪ]1) ( need) nécessité ffrom ou out of necessity — par nécessité
2) ( essential item)the necessities of life — les produits mpl de première nécessité
3) ( essential measure) impératif m4) (dated) ( poverty) besoin m -
12 compulsion
(compelling or being compelled: You are under no compulsion to go.) contrainte- compulsorily -
13 strict
[strikt]1) (severe, stern, and compelling obedience: This class needs a strict teacher; His parents were very strict with him; The school rules are too strict; strict orders.) sévère, strict2) (exact or precise: If the strict truth were known, he was drunk, not ill.) strict•- strictly - strictly speaking -
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15 compel
∎ to compel sb to do sth contraindre ou forcer qn à faire qch;∎ ill health compelled her to retire pour des raisons de santé, elle a été obligée de prendre sa retraite∎ the sort of woman who compels admiration le genre de femme qu'on ne peut s'empêcher d'admirer ou qui force l'admiration;∎ a tone of voice that compels attention un ton de voix qui retient l'attention -
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compulsory [kəm'pʌlsərɪ](a) (obligatory) obligatoire;∎ military service/Latin is compulsory le service militaire/le latin est obligatoire;(b) (compelling) irrésistible(d) (coercive) coercitif;2 noun∎ the compulsories les figures fpl imposées►► compulsory education enseignement m obligatoire;Finance compulsory liquidation liquidation f forcée;compulsory powers pouvoirs mpl coercitifs;British Administration compulsory purchase expropriation f pour cause d'utilité publique;compulsory purchase order ordre m d'expropriation;Industry compulsory redundancy licenciement m sec;compulsory retirement mise f à la retraite d'office;Law compulsory sale adjudication f forcée;compulsory schooling scolarisation f obligatoire
См. также в других словарях:
compelling — adj: that compels: tending to demand action or to convince a compelling need for disclosure a compelling argument Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. compelling … Law dictionary
compelling — compelling, compulsive Both words involve a sense of strong urging and are derived from Latin compellere meaning ‘to drive on’. An activity or habit that is compulsive affects an individual in a way they cannot control (a near synonym is… … Modern English usage
compelling — [kəm pel′iŋ] adj. 1. that compels 2. irresistibly or keenly interesting, attractive, etc.; captivating [a compelling drama] compellingly adv … English World dictionary
compelling — c.1600, prp. adj. from COMPEL (Cf. compel). Meaning irresistible is from 1901 … Etymology dictionary
compelling — telling, convincing, cogent, sound, *valid … New Dictionary of Synonyms
compelling — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ powerfully evoking attention or admiration. DERIVATIVES compellingly adverb … English terms dictionary
compelling — com|pel|ling [kəmˈpelıŋ] adj 1.) compelling reason/argument/case etc an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it ▪ Lucy had no compelling reason to go into town. ▪ The court was… … Dictionary of contemporary English
compelling — [[t]kəmpe̱lɪŋ[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done. Factual and forensic evidence makes a suicide verdict the most compelling answer to the … English dictionary
compelling — adj. 1 holding your attention VERBS ▪ be ▪ become ▪ find sth ADVERB ▪ very ▪ utterly … Collocations dictionary
compelling — adjective Date: 1606 that compels: as a. forceful < a compelling personality > b. demanding attention < for compelling reasons > c. convincing < no compelling evidence > • compellingly … New Collegiate Dictionary
compelling — /keuhm pel ing/, adj. 1. tending to compel; overpowering: compelling reasons. 2. having a powerful and irresistible effect; requiring acute admiration, attention, or respect: a man of compelling integrity; a compelling drama. [1490 1500; COMPEL + … Universalium