noun
compulsory inspection; compulsory search
Refers to an inspection or search carried out under legal authority, without the consent of the person or entity being inspected. Often used in contexts of tax audits, criminal investigations, or regulatory enforcement.
税務署が会社に強制調査に入った。
The tax office conducted a compulsory inspection of the company.
警察は令状に基づいて強制調査を行った。
The police carried out a compulsory search based on a warrant.
任意調査 is a voluntary inspection conducted with the consent of the subject, whereas 強制調査 is compulsory and carried out under legal authority.
Compound of 強制 (compulsory, forced) and 調査 (investigation, inspection).