coercion

noun | \ kō-ˈər-zhən, -shən \ | co·er·cion

1. : the use of express or implied threats of violence or reprisal (as discharge from employment) or other intimidating behavior that puts a person in immediate fear of the consequences in order to compel that person to act against his or her will; also : the defense that one acted under coercion — see also defense, duress — compare undue influence : the defense that one acted under coercion — see also defense, duress — compare undue influence