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Compulsion and duress are different terms and carry different meaning in a contract. True False

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True. Compulsion and duress are different terms and carry different meanings in a contract.

Compulsion is the act of forcing someone to do something against their will. In the context of contracts, compulsion can be caused by physical force, threats of violence, or threats of economic harm.

Duress is a specific type of compulsion that occurs when someone is forced to enter into a contract because they are afraid of serious consequences if they do not. The consequences can be physical, economic, or emotional.

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