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coercion

nounfeminineformalcommon/kuɐˈsɐ̃w̃/co·a·ção

Definition

1

Act or effect of coercing; imposition of one's will upon another through force, threat, or pressure.

Usage examples

The will was annulled because it was made under coercion.
The law prohibits coercion for obtaining confessions.

Common combinations

under coercionexercise coercionmoral coercion