coercive
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co·er·cive

adjective \-ˈər-siv\

Definition of COERCIVE

: serving or intended to coerce <coercive power> <coercive measures>
co·er·cive·ly adverb
co·er·cive·ness noun

First Known Use of COERCIVE

circa 1600

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