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Duress
djʊˈrɛs
Duress definitions
noun
duress
- threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement
"confessions extracted under duress"
coercion compulsion force pressure pressurization intimidation threats constraint enforcement exaction- constraint illegally exercised to force someone to perform an act
- forcible restraint or imprisonment