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Coercive

COERCIVE

, a.
1.
That has power to restrain, particularly by moral force, as of law or authority.
2.
Compulsory; constraining; forcing.

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coercive

coercive

English

Adjective

coercive (comparative more coercive, superlative most coercive)

  1. Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
    • 2006 July 19, Washington Post Staff Writers, "U.S. Is Studying Military Strike Options on Iran",Washington Post p.A01
      The Bush administration is studying options for military strikes against Iran as part of a broader strategy of coercive diplomacy to pressure Tehran to abandon its alleged nuclear development program, according to U.S. officials and independent analysts.

Derived terms

  • discoercive

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