1. Techniques or strategies used to force someone to do something against their will through threat, pressure, or constraint
The investigation revealed that coercive methods were used to extract confessions from suspects.
A investigação revelou que métodos coercitivos foram usados para extrair confissões dos suspeitos.
2. Tactics employed to compel compliance or obedience through intimidation or force
International law prohibits the use of coercive methods in interrogations.
O direito internacional proíbe o uso de métodos coercitivos em interrogatórios.