coercion

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To prove undue influence, coercion and the lack of testamentary capacity, you would need doctor’s reports and a paper trail of evidence to make your case.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

There was "no evidence" of illegal "family voting" or voter coercion at the Gorton and Denton by-election, police have concluded after an investigation.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Washington and its partners, they say, should use the window to build a comprehensive deterrence strategy that addresses nonmilitary coercion as effectively as it does conventional conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

It was recently confirmed by the island's health minister that her department had responded to concerns raised by the UK Ministry of Justice over protections against coercion and capacity safeguards in the bill.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

In my own house, I attempted to use a different sort of coercion, but without success.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela