coercion

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To prove undue influence, coercion and the lack of testamentary capacity, you would need doctor’s reports and a paper trail of evidence to make your case.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Balfour said: "As a disabled person, I know very well the risks not just of coercion, but of how society views disabled people, and how we can feel like a burden."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"Under such circumstances, what exactly is Iran expected to do?" he asked, stating: "Iran is not a nation that submits to coercion, intimidation or lawless aggression."

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

That distinction between overt and internalised coercion was also referenced by two disabled MSPs – Pam Duncan-Glancy and Jeremy Balfour, both of whom sit as independents and oppose the bill.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

He had to take coercion out of the equation and let the horse discover the pleasure of speed.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand