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| − | '''Coercion''' is a form of physical [[deceit]], whereby one attempts to force his will upon another person. Coercion, where it leads to a material benefit to the coercer, is illegal, and the [[law]] will not honor a contract formed through coercion. Some types of coercion, like [[blackmail]], carry [[criminal]] penalties. | + | '''Coercion''' is a form of physical [[deceit]], whereby one attempts to force his will upon another person. Coercion, where it leads to a material benefit to the coercer, is illegal, and the [[law]] will not honor a contract formed through coercion. Some types of coercion, like [[blackmail]], carry [[criminal]] penalties. |
| + | [[gangs]] often try to do this to induct new members and it is a common tactic of [[cults]]. | ||
| + | As a form of theft, coercion is prohibited by the [[Ten Commandments]]. | ||
| − | + | ==See also== | |
| + | * [[List of military strategies and concepts]] | ||
[[Category:Sin]] | [[Category:Sin]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Police State]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Oppression]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Taxation]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Military Strategies and Concepts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:54, June 27, 2016
Coercion is a form of physical deceit, whereby one attempts to force his will upon another person. Coercion, where it leads to a material benefit to the coercer, is illegal, and the law will not honor a contract formed through coercion. Some types of coercion, like blackmail, carry criminal penalties. gangs often try to do this to induct new members and it is a common tactic of cults. As a form of theft, coercion is prohibited by the Ten Commandments.