Definition of
duress has definitions from the field of law
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[ noun ] (law) compulsory force or threat

Examples

"confessed under duress"

Related terms

force

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

D UH1 R EH0 S

Similar Spelling

durres dress dressy Durso

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