Coercion
Coercion [ koh-UR-shuh'n ] | |
[ noun ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. the act of using force to get someone to do something 2. the force used to get cooperation 3. the practice of using force to gain obedience | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
The minister used coercion to get the people to withdraw their complaint against his errant son. |