DURESS


Meaning of DURESS in English

du ‧ ress /djʊˈres $ dʊ-/ BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: duresce , from Latin durus 'hard' ]

illegal or unfair threats

under duress

The confession was obtained under duress.

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