coercion
pronunciation
How to pronounce coercion in British English:
UK [kəʊˈɜ:ʃn]
How to pronounce coercion in American English:
US [koʊˈɜrʒn]
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- Noun:
- the act of compelling by force of authority
- using force to cause something
Word Origin
- coercion (n.)
- early 15c., from Old French cohercion (Modern French coercion), from Medieval Latin coercionem, from Latin coerctionem, earlier coercitionem, noun of action from past participle stem of coercere (see coerce).
Example
- 1. Unfortunately , coercion does sometimes come into it .
- 2. Some are setting themselves voluntary targets in the hope of avoiding state coercion .
- 3. The key feature of this cycle is not coercion but a better product .
- 4. Enthusiasts for population control say they do not want coercion .
- 5. The heavy-handed tactics and coercion by officials have turned one-time champions against the policy .