To restrain by force, especially by law or authority; to repress; to curb. Burke. Punishments are manifold, that they may coerce this profligate sort. Ayliffe.
To compel or constrain to any action; as, to coerce a man to vote for a certain candidate.
To compel or enforce; as, to coerce obedience.
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