coercive force

noun

a measure of the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material as expressed by the external magnetic field strength necessary to demagnetize it. Measured in amperes per metre Compare coercivity

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Meaning, one was left to discern, that religion is self-evidently a coercive force for ill.

By this resource, I mean, that joint coercive force, which any two of these powers are able to exercise over the other.

The sentiment noblesse oblige was once the name for the coercive force exerted on a noble by the code of his class.

This cynical declaration is at least a recognition that the bond of union is not merely one of coercive force.

The iron possesses coercive force, or magnetic rigidity, and a steel ring would show more of it.

Any dictatorship, whether of a single man, a group or class, must rest ultimately upon oppressive and coercive force.

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