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Coercion

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

coercion


: the use of express or implied threats of violence or reprisal (as discharge from employment) or other intimidating behavior that puts a person in immediate fear of the consequences in order to compel that person to act against his or her will
;also
: the defense that one acted under coercion see also defense, duress compare undue influence




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