Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

perforce

Adverb

pər-ˈfɔrs

Definition

By necessity; inevitably; of necessity.

Examples

She had, perforce, to accept the terms of the contract since there were no other options available.
The team, perforce, had to adapt to the new regulations to continue their operations.

Meaning

The term ‘perforce’ is used to indicate that something must happen or be done because of a certain condition or situation, implying that it can’t be avoided.