Definition of Coercion. Meaning of Coercion. Synonyms of Coercion

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Definition of Coercion

Coercion
Coercion Co*er"cion, n. [L. coercio, fr. coercere. See Coerce.] 1. The act or process of coercing. 2. (Law) The application to another of either physical or moral force. When the force is physical, and cannot be resisted, then the act produced by it is a nullity, so far as concerns the party coerced. When the force is moral, then the act, though voidable, is imputable to the party doing it, unless he be so paralyzed by terror as to act convulsively. At the same time coercion is not negatived by the fact of submission under force. ``Coactus volui' (I consented under compulsion) is the condition of mind which, when there is volition forced by coercion, annuls the result of such coercion. --Wharton.

Meaning of Coercion from wikipedia

- Coercion involves compelling a party to act in an involuntary manner by the use of threats, including threats to use force against that party.[need quotation...
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- Espionage, spying, or intelligence gathering is the act of obtaining secret or confidential information (intelligence). A person who commits espionage...
- person without their consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority, or against a person who is incapable of giving valid...