adverb
- by necessity; as a necessary result
Usage: formal; literary
Examples
- The storm damaged the bridge, so we perforce had to take the longer route.
- With no other options available, she perforce accepted the job offer.
- The company perforce had to lay off workers during the recession.
- He was perforce silent about the matter due to legal constraints.
- The travelers perforce spent the night in their car when all hotels were full.
- Without proper equipment, the team perforce abandoned their climbing attempt.