coercion

/koʊˈɜrʒən/
noun
  1. The practice of forcing someone to do something by using threats, pressure, or violence.
    • He signed the contract under coercion, not of his own free will.
    • Many countries have laws against coercion in the workplace.
    • The confession was thrown out because it was obtained through coercion.
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