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coercive
adjective co·er·cive \-ˈər-siv\
: using force or threats to make someone do something : using coercion
Full Definition of COERCIVE
: serving or intended to coerce <coercive power> <coercive measures>
— co·er·cive·ly adverb
— co·er·cive·ness noun
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First Known Use of COERCIVE
circa 1600
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