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/doo res"euhr, dyoo-/, n. Law.a person who subjects another to duress.[1620-30; DURESS + -OR2]
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Universalium. 2010.
duressor
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Duressor — Du*ress or, n. (Law) One who subjects another to duress Bacon. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
duressor — A person who employs duress in his dealing with another … Ballentine's law dictionary
duressor — /doo res euhr, dyoo /, n. Law. a person who subjects another to duress. [1620 30; DURESS + OR2] … Useful english dictionary
duress — Any unlawful threat or coercion used by a person to induce another to act (or to refrain from acting) in a manner he or she otherwise would not (or would). Subjecting person to improper pressure which overcomes his will and coerces him to comply… … Black's law dictionary
duress — Any unlawful threat or coercion used by a person to induce another to act (or to refrain from acting) in a manner he or she otherwise would not (or would). Subjecting person to improper pressure which overcomes his will and coerces him to comply… … Black's law dictionary
