coercion

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This idealized view is also far more sympathetic than modern perceptions of other medieval events, including the Crusades, which are now linked with coercion and brutality.

From Science Daily

G-7 members, the official said, want to work with China on common challenges, but will “stand up” against Chinese coercion and attempts to water down or circumvent international rules regarding trade and commerce.

From Seattle Times

“We wholly support the U.S. Government’s commitment to protecting American companies and citizens from foreign coercion or influence.”

From Washington Post

Both rulings focused on when the public expression of religion may be considered coercion; Groff’s case, in contrast, is about individual religious practice.

From Washington Post

"We are certainly going to stand up against any coercion, any market manipulation, any efforts to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait," the official added.

From Reuters