👉 precompel, also known as a precompel or pre-emptive strike, is an act of violence that occurs before a lawful and reasonable response has been taken by law enforcement. The term comes from the Latin "pre" meaning before and "compel" which means to compel or persuade. Precompels are often used in situations where there is a threat of harm or destruction to someone else's property, such as during a riot, civil disturbance, or any other form of unlawful