Noun

(en noun)

An irrational need to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.

*{{quote-magazine, date=2013-06-07, author=David Simpson

, volume=188, issue=26, page=36, magazine=(The Guardian Weekly) , title= Fantasy of navigation , passage=It is tempting to speculate about the incentives or compulsions that might explain why anyone would take to the skies in [the] basket [of a balloon]: perhaps out of a desire to escape the gravity of this world or to get a preview of the next; […].}}

The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.

The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).

Noun

(-)

(psychology) A compulsion to become, or appear to be, an amputee.

* {{quote-journal, 1983, W. Everaerd, A case of apotemnophilia: a handicap as sexual preference, American Journal of Psychotherapy citation

, passage=This paper seeks to present information on apotemnophilia . It points out the need of a man to have a healthy leg amputated, despite the fact that he cannot find a surgeon who will do so. }}

* {{quote-news, 2000, February 1, Gerard Seenan, Healthy limbs cut off at patients' request, The Guardian

, passage=In most cases of apotemnophilia the desire to be an amputee is linked to a form of sexual arousal, but Mr Smith said there was no suggestion that any of his patients were motivated by sexual urges.}}

* {{quote-news, year=2007, date=February 23, author=Chuck Shepherd, title=News of the Weird, work=Chicago Reader citation

, passage=News of the Weird has reported several times on people with apotemnophilia , or body integrity identity disorder--the consuming desire to have one or more healthy limbs removed. }}