Marco threatens to file a criminal lawsuit against Nadine unless she agrees to the terms of a contract that Nadine knows to be ethically and morally against the company's policy. This is a situation involving ________.

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Duress involves compelling someone to act against their will by using threats, force, or coercion. In this scenario, Marco is using the threat of a criminal lawsuit to force Nadine into agreeing to terms she finds ethically and morally wrong, which constitutes duress.

Marco Threatens to File a Criminal Lawsuit Against Nadine Unless