coercion

Definitions

The noun of coerce: co- (completely) + arcēre (enclose) + -ion (act/state) = the act of fencing someone in until they comply. It's the formal legal and political term — a deal made under coercion is not freely made, which is why courts can void it.

Common Collocations

• 1.under coercion在胁迫之下
• 2.use coercion使用强制手段
• 3.economic coercion经济胁迫
• 4.threat of coercion胁迫的威胁

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The confession was obtained through coercion and later thrown out.

• 2.

  She agreed only under coercion, not by free choice.

• 3.

  The treaty bans the use of economic coercion against smaller nations.