Duress in German, French, Spanish & Italian

What does Duress mean?

Threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment.

Duress in a sentence

A contract signed under duress is not legally enforceable.

German

Zwang

also Nötigung

Rechtswidrige Drohung oder Zwang bei der Abgabe einer Erklärung.

French

Contrainte

also Violence morale

Pression illégitime exercée pour forcer le consentement.

Spanish

Coacción

also Presión

Presión o amenaza que anula la voluntad en un acto jurídico.

Italian

Costrizione

also Violenza morale

Minaccia o violenza che vizi la volontà di una parte.