Definitions

1. noun

by necessity or compulsion, often reluctantly or against one’s will; under compulsion

“They had to attend the meeting perforce, even though they would have preferred to stay home.”

2. adverb

in a way that is forced or compelled, often reluctantly or against one’s will

“She had to dance perforce at the wedding reception, even though she had never taken a dance lesson in her life.”

3. verb

to force or compel something or someone to do something

“The company will have to perforce reduce its workforce due to the economic downturn.”