⚖️duress (dyʁɛs)

noun
/djʊˈrɛs/
contrainte (contrainte)

Signification

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Traduction de la signification
menaces, violence ou pression exercée pour forcer quelqu'un à faire quelque chose
menaces, violence ou pression exercée pour forcer quelqu'un à faire quelque chose

Phrases d'exemple

She signed the contract under duress.

Elle a signé le contrat sous la contrainte.
Elle a signé le contrat sous la contrainte.

Synonymes

coercion, compulsion, intimidation, pressure

Antonymes

consent, free will, choice

Collocations

under duress, act under duress, duress and coercion

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