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Duress

/dˈʊrɛs/
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(noun) Harsh treatment.

This contract was signed under duress and is therefore null and void.
Yanni's personality changed because he was under such duress.
CEFR Practice Quiz
This contract was signed under ____ and is therefore null and void.

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