________ is a wrongful coercion that induces a person to enter or modify a contract.

A) Deceit
B) Mistake
C) Fraud
D) Duress

Duress

A situation where a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressures against them.

Coercion

The act of compelling a party to act in an involuntary manner by use of threats or force.

Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines obligations, rights, and terms that are enforceable by law.