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Coercion Definition & Meaning

coercion
noun
  1. the act of compelling by force of authority
  2. using force to cause something to occur; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn't have to use coercion"

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Frequently asked questions

What does coercion mean?
the act of compelling by force of authority using force to cause something to occur; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn't have to use coercion"
What part of speech is coercion?
Coercion is a noun.
How many definitions does coercion have?
Coercion has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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