COERCION


Meaning of COERCION in English

-ˈər]zhən, -ˈə̄], -ˈəi], ]shən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English cohercion, from Middle French, from Latin coertion-, coertio (also coerction-, coerctio ), alteration of coercitio, from coercitus, past participle of coercēre + -ion-, -io -ion

1.

a. : the act of coercing : use of physical or moral force to compel to act or assent

some form of coercion , overt or covert, which encroaches upon the natural freedom of individuals — John Dewey

b. : a power or force that coerces

the submissive way of one long accustomed to obey under coercion — Charles Dickens

2. : the application of sanctions or force by a government usually accompanied by the suppression of constitutional liberties in order to compel dissenters to conform

coercion acts

3. : physical force tending to constrict or compress

the coercion of the ice around the ship's bows

Synonyms: see force

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