But the ability to compel the performance is not the same thing as having legal (as opposed to equitable) title to the property.
In Anglo-American legal systems, mandamus is used by courts of superior jurisdiction to compel the performance of a specific act refused by a lower court, such as the hearing of a case falling within the latter's authority.
"Many art schools, foundations and institutions have tried to compel Marina to start a performance art center, but being who she is, she will do this completely by herself.
It "lacks humor, wit, ideas, visual style, compelling performances, a point of view or any other distinguishing characteristic," including "logic, or anything remotely close to heart".
In classical circles, a performance of Bach's Goldberg Variations by a rising-star pianist like Igor Levit would be enough to compel attention.
To compel scientists to act ethically?
Organizational instincts tend to compel the exaggeration of current capabilities.
Supererogationism is clearly an oxymoron: for, why should an act that is good and morally commendable and will conduce to the well-being of another person (or, other persons) fail to exact obligation or compel performance?
If either side fails to perform, the other party, if ready, willing, and able to perform, may compel the performance.
