duress
intermediateB2/djuːˈrɛs/ · du-ress
Compulsion by threat or force, which influences an individual's decision or action.
Meanings
Compulsion by threat or force, which influences an individual's decision or action.
دھمکی یا طاقت سے مجبور کرنا، جو کسی فرد کے فیصلے یا عمل پر اثر انداز ہوتا ہے۔
دھمکی
dhamki
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- under duress
- duress of circumstances
- contract under duress
Example Sentences
The confession was made under duress and should be disregarded.
یہ اعتراف دھمکی کے تحت کیا گیا تھا اور اسے نظر انداز کیا جانا چاہئے.
Yeh aitiraaf dhamki ke taht kiya gaya tha aur ise nazar andaaz kiya jana chahiye.
He signed the contract under duress.
اس نے دھمکی کے تحت معاہدے پر دستخط کیے.
Us ne dhamki ke taht maahiday par dastakhat kiye.
Acts done under duress are often considered void.
دھمکی کے تحت کیے گئے اعمال اکثر بے اثر سمجھے جاتے ہیں.
Dhamki ke taht kiye gaye aamal aksar beasar samjhe jate hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'duress' as 'do or else', implying the pressure to comply.
Picture someone being cornered, forced to comply under pressure.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "duressus" — harshness, toughness
First known use: 14th century
The term 'duress' evolved from Latin origins relating to coercion or hardship. It has been used in law to denote situations where a person is forced to act against their will.