coercion in German
coercion in German is Zwang, Nötigung — coercion means the use of force or threats to make someone act against their will.
coercion in German
Zwang
Nötigung
(legal, uncountable) 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.
What does "coercion" mean?
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noun The use of force or threats to make someone act against their will.
"The confession was thrown out because it was obtained through coercion."
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noun In computing, the automatic conversion of a value from one data type to another.
"Type coercion can cause unexpected bugs if you compare a string to a number."
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coercion in a sentence
- The confession was thrown out because it was obtained through coercion.
- Victims of coercion often feel they had no real choice.
- Type coercion can cause unexpected bugs if you compare a string to a number.
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What is "coercion" in German?
"coercion" in German is Zwang, Nötigung. coercion means: The use of force or threats to make someone act against their will.
How do you use "coercion" in a sentence?
Example: "The confession was thrown out because it was obtained through coercion." In German, "coercion" is Zwang, Nötigung.
Are there other ways to say "coercion" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "coercion": Zwang, Nötigung.
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