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Coercion

/koʊˈɜːrʃən/noun
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Coercion refers to the act of using force, threats, or intimidation to compel someone to act against their will, stripping away their ability to make a free choice. In modern contexts, it's often scrutinized in legal settings for invalidating contracts or in social discussions around consent and power imbalances, highlighting how it undermines autonomy and ethical interactions.

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