1. (a.) Violent; characterized by force, efficiency, or energy; as, forcible entry during a burglary\; powerful; efficacious; impressive; influential.

2. (a.) Violent; impetuous.

3. (a.) Using force against opposition or resistance; obtained by compulsion; effected by force; as, forcible entry or abduction.

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