Meaning
coercion, constraint
- the act of forcing someone to do something; compulsion or coercion
- a physical or psychological restriction or constraint
In a sentence
Ha confessato il reato sotto costrizione durante l'interrogatorio.
He confessed to the crime under duress during interrogation.
Non accetto alcuna costrizione nelle mie scelte personali.
I don't accept any coercion in my personal choices.
È stata davvero una libera scelta o c'era una costrizione?
Was it truly a free choice or was there coercion?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| costrizione | feminine · singular |
| costrizioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in legal contexts or to emphasize lack of free will.
- The phrase 'sotto costrizione' corresponds to 'under duress' or 'under coercion'.