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coercion
co·er·cion [ kō úr'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. forcing of somebody to do something: the use of force or threats to make somebody do something against his or her will
2. force used to compel somebody: force or threats used to make somebody do something against his or her will

co·er·cion·ar·y [ kō úrsh'n èrree ] adjective
co·er·cion·ist noun, adjective
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