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How to pronounce duress
IPA transcription: ['dʊɹɛs]
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Noun
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compulsory force or threat
“confessed under duress”
Usage examples
- In law, coercion is codified as a duress crime.
- In criminal law, duress and necessity are different defenses.
- Under duress, he responded by giving the Nazi salute.