compelling cause
noun phraseUK /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ kɔːz/
US /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ kɔːz/
A very strong reason that makes you feel you must do something.
The lost puppy was a compelling cause for the neighbors to search all night.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A legal reason strong enough for a court to take action.
The lawyer argued there was a compelling cause to reopen the case.
3. A goal or mission that people feel deeply moved to support.
Clean water for every village became a compelling cause for the charity.
4. Something that forces a decision because it is so important.
Safety concerns were a compelling cause for changing the school rules.