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coercion

[koh-ur-shuhn] / koʊˈɜr ʃən /


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For limited government to remain, accountability, transparency, and protection of individual rights from coercion must be secured for the people.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The safeguard of an in-person appointment protects against coercion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Many of these rulings—including Stone itself—wove Lemon together with other First Amendment principles, like the prohibition against religious coercion in public education.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

China denied coercion, while praising the three African countries saying it had "high appreciation" for them.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

And all plans, safeguards, policing, and coercion are fruitless.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck




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