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coercion
/kəʊˈɜːʃn/
noun
przymus
Also
nacisk(m)koercja(f)
Definition
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Examples
He claimed his confession was obtained under coercion.
Twierdził, że jego zeznanie zostało wymuszone pod przymusem.
The police denied using any form of coercion during the interrogation.
Policja zaprzeczyła stosowaniu jakiejkolwiek formy nacisku podczas przesłuchania.
Synonyms
Collocations
under coercionuse coercionact of coercion
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