forcedcollection
nounUK /fɔːst kəˈlɛkʃən/
US /fɔːrst kəˈlɛkʃən/
A forced collection is when someone makes you give something even if you don't want to.
The king's forced collection of grain left the farmers with nothing to eat.
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2. A set of items gathered together because of pressure or necessity rather than free choice.
The museum's forced collection of wartime art was returned to its original owners.
3. In computing, a process that automatically gathers and removes unused data to free memory.
The program's forced collection of old files kept the computer running smoothly.
4. A group of people assembled by order rather than by their own wish.
The forced collection of villagers gathered in the square to hear the announcement.