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Perforce

usgb/pərˈfɔːrs/Volume
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Implied Necessity

Use 'perforce' to imply something must occur out of necessity, without any alternative options.

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The bridge was out, and we had to take the longer route, perforce.
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Formal Tone

'Perforce' is considered formal and is more commonly found in written English than spoken language.

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She perforce accepted the terms of the agreement, having no leverage to negotiate.
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Historical Flavor

Using 'perforce' can give your language an old-fashioned or historical feel, as it's not common in modern casual speech.

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The knights, perforce, held the castle against all odds.
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