Multiple instances of forcing someone to do something against their will; plural of coercion.
Plural form of coercion, from Latin coercio. The regular English plural adds -s to the noun form.
Coercions are everywhere in history and modern life—from coercions of political prisoners to coercions through debt or family pressure. The plural form reminds us that coercion isn't always a single dramatic act but often involves repeated, sustained pressure.
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