coercion
nounfeminineformal/ku.ɛɾˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
co·er·ção
Definition
The act of compelling by force, authority, or threat; constraint.
He signed the contract under coercion.
The regime maintained power through fear and coercion.
Common collocations
exercise coercionunder coercionuse of coercion
Etymology
Do latim 'coercitiōne'.