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duress

du·ress [ d réss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. use of force: the use of force or threats to make somebody do something

2. illegal coercion: illegal force or coercion, as used against a criminal suspect or a prisoner in lawful custody before trial

[14th century. Via Old French duresse< Latin duritia "hardness" < durus "hard"]
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