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com·pel·la·tion \ˌkämpəˈlāshən, -ˌpeˈ-\ noun (-s) Etymology: Latin compellation-, compellatio, from compellatus (past participle of compellare to accost, from com- + -pellare as in appellare to address) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at appeal 1. : an act or action of addressing someone 2. : the word or words used in addressing someone 3. : appellation 3 |