Coercion Definition

kō-ûrzhən, -shən
noun
The act or power of coercing.
Webster's New World
Power or ability to coerce.
American Heritage
Government by force.
Webster's New World

Constrain or restrain by physical force or the threat of such force. See also duress and undue influence.

Webster's New World Law
The improper use of economic power to alter, shape, or otherwise control the actions of another.
Webster's New World Law
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Other Word Forms of Coercion

Noun

Singular:
coercion
Plural:
coercions

Coercion Sentence Examples

  • She searched his gaze and responded with irritation, "If coercion is willing, then yes."

  • The school bully used coercion to force the other kids to give him their lunch money.

  • He refused to join Napoleon in any proposal for the coercion of Austria or the limitation of her armaments.

  • Henry, however, seems to have believed as much in the coercion of Scotland as in the conciliation of Ireland.

  • Coercion is not very ethical because it forces someone to do something they are not typically willing to do.

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Words Starting With

CCOCOE

Words Ending With

NONION

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Words Starting With C and Ending With N

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