Coercion
/koʊˈɜrʃən/
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Definition
(noun) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.
Sentence Examples
If you don't listen to us, we will have to resort to coercion.
Leadership by coercion would not produce the results we see.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The confession was obtained through ____ and was not valid.