Coerce - Law Dictionary Search Results
battery
given or (as in the case of a child) is incapable of giving consent ;broadly : forced or coerced contact with the sexual parts of either the victim or the perpetrator see also rape NOTE: This is
duress
if they were performed while under duress. For example, a contract made under duress is voidable by the coerced party. Similarly, a will signed under duress is invalid. Duress may also be used to justify a criminal
Coercible
Capable of being coerced
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Coercion
The act or process of coercing
Rebellion
levying war or by aiding others to do so an organized uprising of subjects for the purpose of coercing or overthrowing their lawful ruler or government by force revolt insurrection
Cruelty
[Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, s. 13(1)(ia)] Harassment of the woman where such harassment is with a view to coercing her or any person related to her to meet any unlawful demand for any property or valuable security
Husband
under the colour of such proclaimed or feigned status of husband subjects the woman concerned to cruelty or coerces her in any manner or for any of the purposes enumerated in the relevant provisions ss. 304B/498A, whatever
Under colour of duty
a police officer, taking advantage of his position as a police officer and availing himself of the opportunity coerces a person to pay illegal gratification to him, this cannot be said to have been done under colour
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