1. The act of forcing someone to do something against their will through threats, violence, or other forms of pressure
The contract was signed under coercion and is therefore invalid.
O contrato foi assinado sob coação e, portanto, é inválido.
2. In law, the use of force or threats to compel someone to act in a certain way
The defendant claimed that he acted under coercion from the criminal organization.
O réu alegou que agiu sob coação da organização criminosa.
3. Constraint or pressure applied to limit someone's freedom of choice or action
She felt a sense of coercion in her workplace environment.
Ela sentiu uma sensação de coação no ambiente de trabalho.