Crossword Genius

Use of force (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

coercion

(Other definitions for coercion that I've seen before include "Duress - compulsion" , "Force majeure" , "Forcible persuasion" , "The act of persuasion with the threat of force" , "Forceful persuasion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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