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Coercion
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[German Version]

(Lat. coercitio) takes place when a certain type of behavior is forcibly imposed upon a person against his/her declared will. “Means of coercion” are the embodiment of all instruments that are available for this purpose. The availability of such means is indispensable for the state if it is to fulfill its fundamental task of maintaining the peace. The latter requires it to enforce compliance with the legal order, especially on the part of those who refuse to accept it and to abide by its regulations. The means of coercion f…

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Herms, Eilert, “Coercion”, in: Religion Past and Present. Consulted online on 28 March 2024 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1877-5888_rpp_SIM_026555>
First published online: 2011
First print edition: ISBN: 9789004146662, 2006-2013



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