1. the quality or state of being coercive; the capacity or tendency to compel or force someone to do something against their will
Usage: abstract noun; typically used in formal, legal, or academic contexts

Examples

• The coerciveness of the government's policy drew criticism from human rights organizations.
• The contract was deemed invalid due to the coerciveness of the circumstances under which it was signed.
• Legal scholars debated the coerciveness of the interrogation techniques used by police.
• The coerciveness of social pressure can sometimes lead people to make decisions they later regret.
• The court examined the coerciveness of the confession to determine its admissibility as evidence.