Avassa (adjective) [a + vaś] against one's will, inevitable Ja I 19 (°bhāvin); V 319 (°gāmitā). Usually as neuter °ṃ adverb inevitably (cf. BHS avaśyaṃ Divy 347; Avś I 209 etc.) Ja III 271; Sv I 263; Saddh 293.
(ptp, ptp) inevitable; certain [lit.] not to be controlled Construction: na > a + vassa