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Legal Terms & Definitions

In the booklet, "duress" means:

A

A voluntary waiver of a legal right

B

Unlawful constraint forcing a person to act against his or her will

C

A written demand for payment of a debt

D

A court order appointing a guardian

Correct Answer

B. Unlawful constraint forcing a person to act against his or her will

Detailed Explanation

Duress concerns unlawful pressure, not ordinary persuasion. In the booklet's "Definitions and General Terms," duress is defined as unlawful constraint exercised upon a person whereby he is forced to do some act against his will. For contrast, "consideration" concerns value exchanged in a contract, not coercion.

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