Coaxes
/ˈkoʊksɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of coax, meaning to gently persuade or influence someone.
She coaxes the witness to provide more detailed testimony.
Forms
- coax
- coaxed
- coaxing
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Commentary
As a verb form, 'coaxes' does not hold independent legal meaning beyond its base term; legal usage typically involves negotiation or persuasion contexts.
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