Lucy wants a divorce from her husband but he wants to stay in the marriage. She threatens to bring a false criminal lawsuit claiming physical abuse from him if he does not sign the divorce papers. This is an instance of ________.

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This is an instance of duress, which is the use of threats or coercion to force someone to do something they do not want to do. Lucy is threatening to bring a false criminal lawsuit in order to coerce her husband into signing the divorce papers. This is considered an improper use of influence and is illegal.

Lucy Wants a Divorce from Her Husband but He Wants