coaccion

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin coāctiōnem, accusative form of coāctiō; equivalent to co- +‎ accion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔːakˈsjuːn/, /kɔːˈaksjun/

Noun

coaccion (plural coacciouns)

  1. (rare, Late Middle English) Constrainment or forcing; an abrogation of free will.
  2. (rare, Late Middle English) An compulsive action.
  3. (rare, Late Middle English) Intervention; prevention.

Descendants

  • English: coaction

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