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ty doing it, unless he be so paralyzed by terror as to act convulsively. At the same time coercion is not negatived by the fact of submission under force. "Coactus volui" (I consented under compulsion) is the condition of mind which, when there is volition forced by coercion, annuls the result of such coercion. Wharton…

rse with a tradesman, employer, etc.; social and business interdiction for the purpose of coercion.

Power exerted against will or consent; compulsory power; violence; coercion. Which now they hold by force, and not by right. Shak.

A will free from improper coercion or restraint. To come thus was I not constrained, but did On my free will. Shak.

Impatient under coercion, chastisement, or opposition; refractory.