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Coercion (Noun)

Using force to cause something to occur; "though pressed into rugby under compulsion I began to enjoy the game"; "they didn't have to use coercion".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The government was accused of using coercion to silence its critics and opposition leaders.
The company's management was found guilty of using coercion to force employees to work long hours without overtime pay.
The police were criticized for their use of coercion during the interrogation, which led to a false confession.
The new policy was implemented without coercion, and employees were given the option to opt out if they chose to do so.
The dictator's regime was marked by widespread coercion, with citizens forced to participate in propaganda events and rallies.

The act of compelling by force of authority.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.