force; violence; state coercion
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
force; violence; coercive power
Refers to physical force, coercion, or violent acts.
This kind of violent act must be severely punished.
Domestic violence is a serious social problem.
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He opposes all forms of violence.
Campus violence has received widespread attention in recent years.
The police have cracked down severely on street violence incidents.
noun
state coercive power
formalRefers to the formal coercive institutions of a country, such as military, police and courts.
Military, police and courts are all state coercive institutions.
A country's coercive power plays a role against hostile classes.
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Law is a concrete manifestation of state coercive power.
As part of state coercive power, the police shoulder the responsibility of maintaining social order.
Marxist theory points out that a country is essentially a class coercive power tool.