Improper Influence

/ˌɪmprɒpər ˈɪnfluəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The exertion of undue pressure or coercion to sway a decision or action, often to the detriment of fairness or legal propriety.
    The contract was voided due to improper influence from a more powerful party.

Forms

  • improper influence

Commentary

Improper influence differs from undue influence by focusing more broadly on any wrongful pressure, not necessarily involving fiduciary relationships.

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