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forced feeding - feeding that consists of the delivery of a nutrient solution (as through a nasal tube) to someone who cannot or will not eat

alimentation, feeding - the act of supplying food and nourishment

nasogastric feeding - feeding consisting of delivering liquid nutrients through a tube passing through the nose and into the stomach

gastrogavage - feeding a nutrient solution into the stomach through a tube through a surgically created opening

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They tried electricity, and forced feeding, and fasting.

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The court noted Friday that Italy, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, India, Luxembourg, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, Israel, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany and the United Kingdom have some form of a ban on forced feeding or on foie gras products.

Chefs react angrily as federal appeals court upholds California ban on foie gras

Although Israeli legislation allows for the forced feeding of prisoners, the Israeli Medical Association has barred its members from doing so.

Israeli forces contemplating bringing doctors to force-feed Palestinian strikers

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