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coercive

[koh-ur-siv] / koʊˈɜr sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
forcible
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This may prove to be the coercive factor that finally gives Putin no alternative but to come to the negotiating table and end the war.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

He said his draft law would extend the time school pupils are taught how to navigate complex issues in relationships and recognise coercive control and other forms of abuse.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Sotomayor has long been an advocate for criminal defendants in her jurisprudence, and for her part, Jackson’s thesis in undergrad even covered coercive plea bargaining.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2026

The mere prospect of coercive control, disruption or selective access would upend the balance of technological power.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

We had heated discussions about whether we ought to have relied on coercive measures.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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