coercion

(noun)

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.

Examples of coercion in the following topics:

  • The Ethics of Persuasion

    • For example, coercion, brainwashing, and torture are never considered ethical .
    • Al Capone, an American gangster in the early 20th century, used coercion as a persuasive technique, which is unethical.