coercive policy
[koʊˈɜrsɪv ˈpɑləsi]
nounpl: coercive policies
política coercitiva
1. A government or organizational policy that uses force, threats, or compulsion to enforce compliance or achieve objectives
The sanctions imposed represented a coercive policy designed to force the nation to comply with international agreements.
As sanções impostas representaram uma política coercitiva destinada a forçar a nação a cumprir acordos internacionais.
2. Measures or regulations that restrict freedom or compel behavior through threats or penalties
Critics argue that mandatory vaccination policies are coercive policies that infringe on personal liberty.
Críticos argumentam que políticas de vacinação obrigatória são políticas coercitivas que violam a liberdade pessoal.
This term is frequently used in international relations discussions, particularly regarding economic sanctions, diplomatic pressure, and governmental enforcement mechanisms. In Brazil, the term is most common in academic, legal, and diplomatic contexts. The concept gained prominence in discussions about authoritarian governance and human rights violations.
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