Also means
forced
Usage Note
Forzoso describes something imposed by necessity or law, not optional. It is common in legal and administrative contexts: corso forzoso ('forced currency,' a currency not convertible to gold) and atterraggio forzoso ('forced landing'). Do not confuse it with forzato ('forced, strained'), which implies physical coercion.
Examples
"Il ricovero era forzoso per legge."
Natural Translation
The hospitalization was compulsory by law.
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