Tvångens

Tvångens is the genitive form of the Swedish noun tvång, which means coercion, compulsion, or a forced obligation. In Swedish grammar, the definite form of tvång is tvånget; the possessive is formed by adding -s to the definite form, yielding tvångens. Thus, tvångens functions as a possessive determiner or a predicative attribute that denotes something belonging to or associated with coercion. It is not a standalone concept but a grammatical form used within phrases.

In usage, tvångens appears mainly in legal, political, and social-scientific texts when discussing the role, reach, or limits of coercion. Examples include tvångens räckvidd (the reach of coercion), tvångens rättsliga ramverk (the legal framework of coercion), or the broader notion of statens tvång (state coercion) described in relation to policy and governance. The term is frequently combined with nouns that specify the aspect being described, such as inverkan, tillämpning, or legitimitet.

Notes on nuance: tvångens meaning is determined by the noun it accompanies. It denotes possession or association rather than a separate, discrete concept. In everyday language, writers often prefer full constructions like “tvångens tillämpning” or “tvångens inverkan” to convey precise meaning.

See also: tvång, tvångsmedel, statens tvång, tvångssituation.

Example: Lagarna reglerar hur långt tvångens tillämpning får gå.