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coercion [kəʊˈɜːʃən] n
1. the act or power of coercing 2. government by force coercionist n coercive [kəʊˈɜːsɪv] adj coercively adv coerciveness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
coercion noun force, pressure, threats, bullying, constraint, intimidation, compulsion, duress, browbeating, strong-arm tactics (informal) It was vital that the elections should be free of coercion or intimidation. Translations coercion [kəʊˈɜːʃ/ən] n → forza (Law) → coercizione f coercion [kəʊˈɜːʃ/ən] n → forza (Law) → coercizione f How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| This penalty, whatever it may be, can only be inflicted in two ways: by the agency of the courts and ministers of justice, or by military force; by the COERCION of the magistracy, or by the COERCION of arms. There is a terrible coercion in our deeds, which may first turn the honest man into a deceiver and then reconcile him to the change, for this reason--that the second wrong presents itself to him in the guise of the only practicable right. In the submissive way of one long accustomed to obey under coercion, he ate and drank what they gave him to eat and drink, and put on the cloak and other wrappings, that they gave him to wear. |
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