However, Congress cannot directly compel states to enforce federal regulations. The grand jury can compel a witness to testify. Grand juries sometimes compel witnesses to testify without the presence of their attorneys. In many cases, an objection to a request for unanimous consent will compel a vote. Laws to compel individuals to disclose encryption keys are still relatively new and controversial. This does not legally compel the government to act, however. A strategy he hoped would compel the French to conclude a reasonable peace treaty. Yet they compel him to do the nikaah. He contends that, educating children will ultimately compel the betterment of society holistically. Therefore, the assembly can compel the minister to appear before it and explain his actions. Commanders lost their financial support and could no longer compel men to join militias. Maimonides stated that God commanded Moses to compel the world to accept these seven commandments. Also&colon; Equity will not compel a court to do a vain and useless thing. Archaeologists wonder what would compel people to embark on statistically suicidal missions. As your husband I compel you to do this.