Clues for the word "COERCION"
We've had 7 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 7 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Evening Standard Easy crossword on August 16, 2024.
Definition of coercion
- n. - The act or process of coercing.
- n. - The application to another of either physical or moral force. When the force is physical, and cannot be resisted, then the act produced by it is a nullity, so far as concerns the party coerced. When the force is moral, then the act, though voidable, is imputable to the party doing it, unless he be so paralyzed by terror as to act convulsively. At the same time coercion is not negatived by the fact of submission under force. "Coactus volui" (I consented under compulsion) is the condition of mind which, when there is volition forced by coercion, annuls the result of such coercion.
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Last Seen In
- Evening Standard Easy - August 16, 2024
- Canadiana - January 15, 2018
- Universal - January 18, 2016
- Guardian Cryptic - August 20, 2015
- Guardian Quick - March 26, 2013
- Guardian Quick - March 07, 2012
- New York Times - August 09, 2005