1.duress
threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement.
"confessions extracted under duress"
synonyms:coercion, compulsion, force, pressure, pressurization, intimidation, threats, constraint, enforcement, exaction;
informalarm-twisting
"their confessions were extracted under duress"
LAW
constraint illegally exercised to force someone to perform an act.
ARCHAIC
forcible restraint or imprisonment.
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Duress in American law
DEFINITION of Duress. Duress describes the act of using force, false imprisonment, coercion, threats or psychological pressure to compel someone to act contrary to his or her wishes or interests.
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