Duress in spanish

Coacción

pronunciation: koʊɑkθioʊn part of speech: noun
In gestures

duress = coacción, intimidación. 

Example: Criminal law should allow duress to mitigate, as well as to exculpate, for certain crimes.

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» under duress = por temor a represalias, bajo coacción.

Example: Most drivers stop at stop signs: Some do under duress -- there may be a policeman concealed in nearby bushes, others as a matter of prudence -- a fast car with the right of way can be injurious.
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