Meaning of 余儀なく in Japanese

Weakness brought on by a number of respiratory ailments had forced him just last week to announce that he was giving up his conducting career.

He was compelled to resign on account of ill health.

Public opinion obliged him to retire.

We were forced to back out of a contract due to the earthquake.

The balance of payments crisis emerged, forcing the government to put a brake on the economy.

The minister was obliged to resign from the Cabinet.

After weighing all these considerations, the promoters will present their scheme in the form of a private bill; however, they might find themselves forced to alter the route in order to meet criticisms in Parliament.