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com·pel·la·tion | \ ˌkäm-pə-ˈlā-shən 
, -ˌpe- \
, -ˌpe- \Definition of compellation
1 : an act or action of addressing someone
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Synonyms for compellation
Synonyms
- appellation,
- appellative,
- cognomen,
- denomination,
- denotation,
- designation,
- handle,
- moniker
- (also monicker),
- name,
- nomenclature,
- title
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The first known use of compellation was in 1603
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