koercion
Coercion, sometimes spelled koercion in some contexts, refers to actions that compel a person to act in a way they would not choose freely, typically through threats, intimidation, or manipulation. It differs from voluntary influence because the affected person’s capacity to decide freely is constrained. Coercion can operate in personal, professional, and political contexts.
Forms of coercion include physical coercion (threats of violence or actual harm), psychological coercion (manipulation, intimidation,
In law and ethics, consent obtained under coercion is generally invalid. In contract law, duress can render
Scholarly discussions address the balance between legitimate authority and violations of autonomy, the ethics of coercive