coercive
adj.forcing someone to do something by using threats or pressure. In math, it describes a situation where you have to follow a rule because you have no other choice.
adj.compelling someone to do something through force, threats, or pressure. In a mathematical context, it describes a situation where a choice is not truly voluntary due to external constraints.
“The contract was signed under coercive conditions.”
“The game theory model shows that players may be forced into a specific strategy if they are in a coercive environment.”
“In a coercive bargaining scenario, the outcome is often predetermined by the power imbalance between the parties, leaving little room for genuine negotiation or compromise.”
“He pleaded guilty to assault and controlling and coercive behaviour at the start of the trial on Monday, but denied charges of rape.”
“For now, analysts say Moscow is more likely to step up recruitment efforts through higher bonuses, pressure on regional officials and increasingly coercive tactics.”
From coerce + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.