NECESSITATE


Meaning of NECESSITATE in English

v.tr. 1 make necessary (esp. as a result) (will necessitate some sacrifice). 2 US (usu. foll. by to + infin.) force or compel (a person) to do something.

[ med.L necessitare compel (as NECESSITY) ]

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