Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.
A specific instance of coercing.
Use of physical or moral force to compel a person to do something, or to abstain from doing something, thereby depriving that person of the exercise of free will.
Conversion of a value of one data type to a value of another data type.
The process by which the meaning of a word or other linguistic element is reinterpreted to match the grammatical context.
The use of authority, influence, or other power to force (compel) a person or persons to act.
An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences.
The lawful use of violence (i.e. by the administration).