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Dictionary
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Def: 1. making a person behave in a certain way by use of intimidation
Example: 1a. Coercion may consist in threatening to harm the person's family unless he does what he is told. 1b. Religious coercion manifests itself as religious discrimination and persecution, including forced conversion.
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1. coercive methods
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2.direct or positive coercion
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3.application of direct coercion
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| dic_connotations |
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