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Dictionary - Coercion

Coercion

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

UK: /kəʊˈɜː.ʃən/

US: /koʊˈɝː.ʒən/

Definitions

  • The practice of persuading or forcing someone to do something by using threats, pressure, or intimidation.
  • The use of force or authority to obtain compliance.

Usage Examples

  • The suspect claimed that his confession was given under coercion.
  • Coercion in the workplace can lead to unethical decision-making.
  • The government passed laws to prevent coercion in political campaigns.

Etymology

Derived from Latin coercitio, from coercere meaning "to restrain or compel."

Synonyms

  • Compulsion
  • Force
  • Duress
  • Intimidation
  • Oppression

Antonyms

  • Freedom
  • Consent
  • Volition
  • Autonomy

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishCoacción/ko.aθˈθjon/
FrenchCoercition/kɔɛʁ.si.sjɔ̃/
GermanZwang/tsvaŋ/
Chinese (Mandarin)强迫/qiáng pò/
Hindiबलपूर्वक/balapūrvak/
Arabicإكراه/ikrāh/
RussianПринуждение/prinuzhdeniye/
Japanese強制/kyōsei/
Korean강요/gang-yo/
PortugueseCoerção/ko.eɾˈsɐ̃w/
ItalianCoercizione/ko.er.tʃiˈt͡sjo.ne/
GreekΕξαναγκασμός/eksanangasmós/
Bengaliজবরদস্তি/jabaradasti/
Punjabiਬਲਪੂਰਕਤਾ/balapūrakatā/
Marathiबळजबरी/baḷajabarī/
Tamilகட்டாயம்/kaṭṭāyam/
Teluguబలవంతం/balavantaṁ/
Malayalamബലമായ നിർബന്ധം/balamāya nirbandham/
Kannadaಬಲವಂತ/balavanta/

Regional Pronunciations

  • British English: /kəʊˈɜː.ʃən/
  • American English: /koʊˈɝː.ʒən/
  • Indian English: /koˈɜːʃən/

Historical Usage

The term "coercion" has been widely used in legal, political, and psychological contexts. Laws against coercion exist in most legal systems to protect individuals from forced actions.

Cultural Nuances

Coercion is perceived differently across cultures. In some societies, coercion in business or politics is heavily penalized, while in others, it may be considered a normal part of negotiation.

More Information

Coercion is a fundamental concept in legal and ethical discussions. It plays a crucial role in human rights, workplace regulations, and law enforcement. Many legal frameworks require consent to be given freely and without coercion, making this concept central to contracts, confessions, and personal autonomy.

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