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co·er·cion
\-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 |