The legal concept where actual or threatened violence is used to persuade a party into entering a contract is called
A) assault and battery.
B) coercion.
C) duress.
D) pressure for harm.
E) undue influence.

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Coercion is the use of actual or threatened violence to persuade a party into entering a contract. Assault and battery refer specifically to physical harm, while undue influence involves exploiting a special relationship or position of power to pressure someone into a contract. Pressure for harm is not a recognized legal term.

The Legal Concept Where Actual or Threatened Violence Is Used