Duress



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 胁迫
• ［英］ n. 胁迫 ( the use of force or threats; compulsion)
• ［记］ 和dress ( 穿衣) 一起记, 给人穿衣服是强迫别人
• ［例］ Bob signed the contract, but only because of duress. A promise made under duress need not be kept.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English duresse, from Anglo-French duresce hardness, severity, from Latin duritia, from durus
• Date: 15th century
• 1. forcible restraint or restriction
• 2. compulsion by threat; specifically unlawful constraint

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