coercitive
Coercitive is an adjective meaning relating to or characterized by the use of coercion—pressures, threats, or force—to compel behavior. In contemporary English, coercive is the standard form, and coercitive is a less common variant spelling that appears in some older or more limited texts.
In law, policy, and political science, coercive concepts refer to actions aimed at securing compliance without
Etymology and usage notes: coercitive derives from the Latin coercere, meaning to restrain, with the -ive suffix
Related terms include coercion, coercive power, coercive diplomacy, and coercive control.