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強要

kyouyou
noun★Intermediate— coercion
⚖️Law
formal

The act of forcing someone to do something against their will, often through threats or pressure.

契約の強要は法律で禁止されている。

Coercion in contracts is prohibited by law.

💡

In legal contexts, 強要 refers to illegal coercion, often involving threats or intimidation.

Collocations

強要するto coerce強要罪coercion crime

Synonyms

脅迫強制強請

Antonyms

自発的自由意思

Related Phrases

強要罪phrase
coercion crime

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In Japanese law, 強要 is a criminal offense under the Penal Code.

⚡Gold Rule

Legal Implications

強要 is a serious legal matter in Japan, often involving penalties such as imprisonment.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 強 (kyou, meaning 'strong' or 'force') and 要 (you, meaning 'demand' or 'request').

📝Usage Notes

While 強要 can be used in general contexts, it is most commonly associated with legal situations involving coercion or extortion.

Word Breakdown

強
strong, force
root
+
要
demand, request
root
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