coercive
IPA: koʊˈɝsɪv
adjective
- Displaying a tendency or intent to coerce.
- (mathematics, of a function F) Such that the ratio of |F(x)| to x approaches infinity as x approaches infinity.
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Examples of "coercive" in Sentences
- It was really called the Coercive Acts.
- The issue is the definition of coercive monopoly.
- The threat of shunning is a powerful and coercive one.
- The state would be the coercive authority in that case.
- Adams worked to coordinate resistance to the Coercive Acts.
- But in the general market place it refers to coercive therapies.
- This hardens the steel and at the same time increases its coercive force.
- Some disputes need the coercive power of the state to enforce a resolution.
- Marsilius differed from Ockham in his denial to the clergy of coercive power.
- Coercive power is Machiavellian in nature and is the opposite of reward power.