OBSTRICT

obstrict ([schwa]b-strikt), vb. To coerce. — obstrictiveness, n. — obstrictive, adj. “The element of coercion or obstrictiveness. The contrast here is between voluntary and obstricted (or coerced) conduct. The coercion need not be actual (objective), but may be merely potential (subjective) by fear of the possible force; as, when the faithful canine, Towser, susceptible to […]