1. capable of being forced or compelled to do something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The witness was deemed coercible under pressure from the prosecution.
• Young children are often more coercible than adults when it comes to following instructions.
• The defendant argued that his confession was coercible due to his mental state.
• Some people are naturally more coercible in group situations.
• The lawyer questioned whether the testimony was obtained from a coercible witness.
• Researchers study which personality types are most coercible in social experiments.