Nötigung

coercion, duress

noun NOE-ti-gung Rare

Usage Note

Nötigung (§ 240 StGB) means forcing someone to act, tolerate, or refrain from something through force or threats; blocking a road or driveway can qualify as Nötigung under German case law.

Examples

"Er wurde wegen Nötigung zu einer Geldstrafe verurteilt."

Natural Translation

He was convicted of coercion and fined.

Literal Translation

He was because-of coercion to a money-penalty sentenced.

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