— necessitation , n. — necessitative , adj.
/neuh ses"i tayt'/ , v.t., necessitated, necessitating .
1. to make necessary or unavoidable: The breakdown of the car necessitated a change in our plans.
2. to compel, oblige, or force: The new wage demand will necessitate a price increase.
[ 1620-30; necessitatus, ptp. of necessitare to compel, constrain. See NECESSITY, -ATE 1 ]