n. [ L. compellatio, fr. compellare to accost, fr. compellere. See Compel. ] Style of address or salutation; an appellation. “Metaphorical compellations.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

He useth this endearing compellation, “My little children.” Bp. Beveridge. [ 1913 Webster ]

The peculiar compellation of the kings in France is by “Sire, ” which is nothing else but father. Sir W. Temple. [ 1913 Webster ]