ˌkämpəˈlāshən, -ˌpeˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin compellation-, compellatio, from compellatus (past participle of compellare to accost, from com- + -pellare as in appellare to address) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at appeal
1. : an act or action of addressing someone
2. : the word or words used in addressing someone
3. : appellation 3