Forced
/fɔːrst/
Definitions
- (adj.) Compelled by threat, coercion, or legal obligation.
The contract was deemed void because it was signed under forced circumstances.
- (v. (past participle)) Past participle of force, meaning to compel or constrain by legal means or threat.
The defendant was forced to comply with the court order.
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In legal contexts, 'forced' often pertains to acts done under coercion or legal compulsion; clarity is essential since 'forced' can be an adjective or past participle of the verb 'force.'
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