1. the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats

Examples

• The confession was obtained through coercion and was ruled inadmissible in court.
• She signed the contract under coercion from her business partner.
• The government used economic coercion to influence the neighboring country’s policies.
• Physical coercion is never acceptable in a civilized society.
• The witness testified that he had acted without any coercion.
• Legal experts argued that the plea deal involved psychological coercion.