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Another word for duress

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Noun

  1. Power used to overcome resistance

    See also:

    attack

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Another word for duress

Noun
  1. See also:

    restraint

    pressure

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Sentence Examples

  • This is not (as in private law) rendered voidable by duress; e.g.

  • Duress to the individual negotiator would, however, vitiate the effect of his signature.

  • Charles thereupon declared his abdication to have been made under duress and therefore null and void.

  • KeepSafe: This is a breakaway collar that will break loose if placed under heavy duress.

  • Am I under financial duress because of someone else's drinking?

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