Pressures
/ˈprɛʃərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Forces or influences exerted on a party to compel or persuade action, often in legal or contractual contexts.
The company faced mounting pressures to comply with environmental regulations.
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In legal contexts, 'pressures' typically refers to external forces affecting decision-making or consent, often relevant in duress and contract validity issues.
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