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Definition: A forced sale of real property due to an eminent-domain order or an order for a judicial sale arising from nonpayment of taxes.
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Explanation: Compulsory sale refers to the sale of property that is forced by law or court order. In the case of nonpayment of taxes, the government may sell the property to recover the unpaid taxes. In the case of eminent domain, the government may force a sale of the property to use it for public purposes. These examples illustrate how compulsory sales can occur due to legal or governmental actions.